The Read House & Gardens is a historic house museum at 42 The Strand in New Castle, Delaware. The house, built in 1797-1804 for George Read, Jr., was the largest and most sophisticated residence in the state at the time, and is a significant early example of high-style Federal period architecture.
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This is in New Castle, DE and there is more to enjoy than the Read House. Our tour guide was fantastic, and it was a nice trip for my mom and I. Its was a wonderful place to learn of the history of that time, and how things were different. Coming to this quaint town is really a step back in time, with the period houses, cobblestone streets, and graves dating back to the 1700s. It is truly a beautiful historic town, and has views of the Delaware Memorial Bridge. There are other buildings you can tour, and small shops. I plan to go back in the fall to get a closer look, and to do the audio tour. If you love history, quiet, laid back places, this is a great place for couples or older children. The townspeople are friendly, the neighborhood safe, many people were walking their dogs-their was even a drinking fountain for them by the courthouse. Such a lovely place...
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We visited today and although the signs said they were doing tours, no one appeared to be inside.
However, the views of the water and the winter set-up still balanced out the opportunity to walk the grounds and enjoy the sunlight in the historic setting.
My wife and I have driven past New Castle many times, but finally had a chance to explore some today.
The Read House is situated a stones throw from the water, and about 4-6 blocks from the shore park where there's some information and history with the local railroad.
New Castle is a beautiful little town of historical significance, hosting a piece of history on almost every corner.
Today's trip would have been better with a tour of the Read House, but I recommend calling before you plan to show up, just in case they aren't able to have someone onsite. We love old buildings, so...
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I came to New Castle on a Wednesday, so the house was closed. The garden on the other hand is open all the time.
You can start across from the Market Street side entrance, then walk over to the river side. The garden welcomes you with plenty of shade to keep back the hot midday Sun. It is larger than I thought and there are a couple different sections in my view. From the Market Street side, it was more of a normal backyard with paths and trees. On the river side there is a garden with flowers and sitting terraces.
I wish I could have seen inside the house, but that is for...
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