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Wilmington, Delaware was first settled by the Swedish in 1638. Over time, the area has also been home to the Dutch, the British and the Quakers, a long diverse history that has left its mark on the surrounding area. Visit Fort Christina and experience what it was like to be one of the first colonists in Wilmington. The Delaware Art Museum, with a extensive collection of American art, celebrates the Brandywine School, a style of painting named for the nearby Brandywine Creek.
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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
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Jul
82°F 27°C
64°F 17°C
3 in 8 cm
Aug
81°F 27°C
64°F 17°C
3 in 8 cm
Sep
74°F 23°C
55°F 12°C
4 in 10 cm
Oct
63°F 17°C
43°F 6°C
3 in 8 cm
Nov
52°F 11°C
34°F 1°C
2 in 6 cm
Dec
42°F 5°C
28°F -2°C
3 in 8 cm
Extended Forecast
Sunday
Jul 19
Hi:
83°F 28°C
Lo:
65°F 18°C
Monday
Jul 20
Hi:
83°F 28°C
Lo:
65°F 18°C
Tuesday
Jul 21
Hi:
79°F 26°C
Lo:
67°F 19°C

Traveler Reviews

Hagley Museum and Library

5 of 5 stars
Reno, Nevada
Jul 18, 2009

This was a great place to spend half a day. The place includes a museum, the home of 5 generations of Duponts, and the grounds of their gunpowder plant. The place is beautiful, with lots of restored...more

Culinaria

5 of 5 stars
wilmington delaware
Jul 17, 2009

Always excellent food and excellent service at this North Wilmington restaurant. Owners always very friendly and accomdodating. Nice decor also. more

Mazzella's Italian Restaurant

4 of 5 stars
Wilmington, DE
Jul 17, 2009

By far the best pizza in the area and amazing Chicken Parm. I have had other meals but the Chicken Parm is well worth the 13.00 price tag. The pizza is amazing. Light crisp crust and the sauce has a...more

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