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John Dickinson Plantation

Kitts Hummock Road, Dover, DE
302-739-3277
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Ranked #12 of 20 attractions in Dover
4.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
Owner description: Once owned by a wealthy Quaker tobacco planter, this plantation has been converted to a living museum where visitors can tour the grounds and interact...... more » Owner description: Once owned by a wealthy Quaker tobacco planter, this plantation has been converted to a living museum where visitors can tour the grounds and interact with staff dressed in period costume. « less
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Upstate New York
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Loved the history and the employees were awesome. They really care about the place and love their jobs. More

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Teaneck, New Jersey
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

This tour is a must see if you are in the Delaware area! More

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Sussex, UK
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65 reviews 65 reviews
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53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2011
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Stumbled on this by accident whilst looking for the air museum. Most informative walking tour of the house (guided) and grounds. There was a brief introductory video in the reception area. A ten minute walk along the path brought us to the house, where we joined a guided tour - upstairs and downstairs - with questions encouraged and ably answered... More

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