George Read II House, New Castle

Name: George Read II House
Address: 42 The Strand, New Castle, 19720-4826, United States
Telephone: +1 302-322-8411

#7 among attractions in New Castle

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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. The adjacent formal gardens were laid out in the late 1840s by William Couper, the house's third owner. The property was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2016, and is part of the landmark New Castle Historic District. The house is now owned and operated by the Delaware Historical Society as a museum. ()

Built: 1793 (231 years ago)Coordinates: 39°39'35"N, 75°33'42"W

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42 The StrandNew Castle 19720-4826 United States

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+1 302-322-8411

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George Read II House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New Castle Court House Museum, Amstel House, Immanuel Episcopal Church on the Green, New Castle Presbyterian Church.

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Museum, Historical place, History museum
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Museum, Historical place, History museum
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Sacred and religious sites, Church
Immanuel Episcopal Church on the Green, New Castle
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Church
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~910 ftW
39°39'36"N • 75°33'53"W
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is George Read II House open?

George Read II House is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm
Thursday 11 am - 4 pm
Friday 11 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 11 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to George Read II House?

Nearby attractions include New Castle Presbyterian Church, New Castle (2 min walk), Immanuel Episcopal Church on the Green, New Castle (3 min walk), New Castle Court House Museum, New Castle (3 min walk), Battery Park, New Castle (5 min walk).