After living in Dover for the last several years, we decided to finally visit the plantation. After arriving at the visitors center and watching the short video, we were given a short lecture by a very well prepared and knowledgeable lady. We thought, this is...More

A friendly tour staff and a wonderful place to visit. Very informed staff and a real gem of a house. Video was a good introduction to John Dickinson's life and the family home. Walk around the grounds for a nice tour.

A must see for history buffs. I learned so much during this tour. You start with a short film and then read various plaques about those who rented from the Dickinsons'. Then a short stroll to the refurbished home of John Dickinson, who served as...More

First of all I want to start by saying that the site of the Dickinson Plantation itself was quite impressive and absolutely worth the stop. However, our experience at the site the day we visited was less than average. Despite my experience with the people...More

Well preserved and restored home of John Dickinson, a signer of the Constitution. The house is furnished and well presented and the tour guide was very good. Dickinson's story is quite interesting. A nice historical home and free.

Not having any expectations I was very happily surprised. The setting is lovely. The guides are knowledgeable and it is a very peaceful setting. Not knowing,about John Dickinson, I came away very unformed.

My husband was familiar w/ John Dickinson and wanted to visit the Plantation. Very nice home built in the 18th century - we watched the film on John Dickinson and toured the mansion. No fee is required but we made a small donation. Worthwhile to...More

We decided to pay a visit to this historical site based upon its reviews and it was worth it. We started with a film before joining by walking distance the mansion. The free guided tour around the house was full of details about the family...More

Prior to seeing the signs for the John Dickinson plantation, I must confess I had no idea who he was. The Plantation's proximity to the Air Mobility Command Museum made it a perfect detour. You can do the whole tour in about 60-90 minutes, and...More

18th century home of founding father and signer of Declaration of Independence. A fine example of a Quaker colonial farm with costumed guides who will tell you the story of an important but often forgotten founding father. House beautifully restored to Revolutionary War period. Great...More