Delaware

BREAK AWAY – New Castle Court House is the oldest surviving government building in Delaware. Visit this historic structure, located in the heart of old New Castle, and learn how New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties declared their independence from Pennsylvania and England, creating the Delaware State. Located at 211 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE 19720.

GET PUMPED – Take a hands-on journey through the amazing heart! It’s fun, educational and free! The Heart Education Center is full of information for all ages, from the young to the young-at-heart. Located at 1096 Old Churchmans Road, Newark, DE (302-633-0200).

GO DUTCH – The eye-popping -- and tongue-tying -- Zwaanendael Museum in Lewes is a replica of a town hall in Holland. Lewes is the first European settlement in Delaware, founded by the Dutch in 1631 as, you guessed it, Zwaanendael. For some reason they changed the name later. The museum is chock-full of exhibits on Delaware history, especially maritime. Find it at 102 Kings Highway, or http://www.history.delaware.gov/museums/zm/zm_main.shtml.