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A National Historic Landmark owned and operated by the Delaware Historical Society since 1975

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Watch the latest in the "Speaking of Delaware..." series, where we unpack the history of the Read House & Gardens. Find yourself surrounded by beauty at the George Read II House & Gardens. The house’s layered history stretches from early Lenape culture to the present, marking centuries of creativity, evolution, and preservation along the way.

April 25, 2023

Delaware Today's May 2023 issue article,"Reawakening Splendor", addresses history, empathy, and artistry at the Read House & Gardens. 

March 29, 2023

Read our recent feature, "Mid-Atlantic Majesty", from Donna Seger's blog, Streets of Salem.

August 5, 2022

The George Read II House & Gardens, a National Historic Landmark owned and operated by the Delaware Historical Society, has announced a transformative campaign to make its landscape socially, environmentally, and financially sustainable for the next generation. Planning will encompass the entire 2.5 acres of grounds surrounding the 1804 Read House, which is situated in the town’s historic core with substantial Delaware River frontage. Ultimately, the project will reconcile the gardens’ multi-layered history with Old New Castle’s legacy of beautiful design and the Society’s contemporary mission to “educate, inspire, and empower people and communities.”   Read more...

June 26, 2022

Read the latest press: "Feeling and Imagination are the Keys to Renewal, Escape from 'Goblin Mode'"

March 15, 2021

The Delaware Historical Society is pleased to announce that the National Historic Landmark George Read II House has completed an innovative and historically sensitive mechanical upgrade to replace failing systems, improve energy efficiency, and ultimately preserve the historic house’s delicate interiors and collections.    Read more...

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