Hagley Museum and Library
museum in
Wilmington
#3 in Wilmington
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#421 in United States of America
Hagley Museum and Library in Wilmington, Delaware, is a unique institution dedicated to the history of American business, technology, and innovation. Situated on 235 acres along the banks of the Brandywine River, the museum is housed on the site of the original DuPont gunpowder mills, which were established in 1802. Visitors can explore the restored mills, workers' communities, and the elegant Georgian-style Eleutherian Mills, the du Pont family's ancestral home. The library boasts an extensive collection of manuscripts, photographs, and artifacts that provide insight into the industrial and entrepreneurial spirit that has shaped the United States.
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