A brief stop here to enjoy the history of the first state to ratify the Constitution. Yes, it's…read moreDelaware. In early December 1787, the thirty delegates (ten from each of Delaware's three counties) to the Delaware ratifying convention were called upon to make a momentous decision. For five days, they considered whether to approve the new, stronger central government proposed at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia the previous summer. Finally, on the 7th, the delegates unanimously voted to ratify the United States Constitution, making Delaware the first state to do so. Delegates gathered at The Golden Fleece Tavern, the same place where the state assembly sometimes met. The tavern itself is long gone but its site is well-marked at the corner of State Street and The Green. [Review 11536 overall, 1316 of 2019.]

Very cool experience from an out of towner like me! I loved learning about the local history of…read moreDover, the exciting tales and history that link back to my own hometown of Philadelphia. The history guides were very knowledgable and I loved that they had folks dressed up and walking around to allow you to time travel a bit and to see the area from the perspective of the past. Great for kids, families, tour groups, etc.

Family Court would get negative stars if that was an option. Look into Delaware's Open Data…read morewebsite that shows both the State Checkbook and Credit Card spending of taxpayer, or "OUR", money. There you'll find that in just the month of April 2024 alone, the JUDICIAL branch of the FAMILY COURT in Delaware spent THOUSANDS of dollars on Stanley cups and thermoses. Thousands of dollars of taxpayer money spent so the JUDICIAL branch of FAMILY COURT could be current with the trends. So not only are WE THE PEOPLE paying Delaware's family court judges to dismantle families and ignore and overstep the Del. Code (law) but we're paying for their $400 Stanley cups as they do it. Who judges the judges? WE DO.

Disapointed is an understatement, more like devastated and heartbroken…read more I believed in the system. I believed that good would outweigh evil. I truly, believed that the truth would prevail. I trusted that the 'best interest' of the children would take precedence above all else. I had faith in our Family Court Judge Barbara Crowell. I held on to the hope that she would make the right decision for the children. I was foolish and naive back then. I realize now that we never stood a chance. The Family Court system claims they do not favor one parent over another based on gender, but that is absolutely untrue. Judge Barbara Crowell you failed us, you failed two innocent boys. I often, wonder if Family Court Judges ever follow up to see what effect their life altering decisions have on families

I wasn't originally planning on coming here but got a recommendation from another museum. It's in…read morewalking distance of the state capitol so on a nice weather day, we found street parking and strolled over. It's a free museum, and I wouldn't say to drive hours out of your way to come, but it was fun for about an hour after doing something else nearby. They have a lot of different musical devices to see, but they had one they played for an example which was cool to hear. We talked to two guides since it was empty, and both were clearly knowledgeable and passionate about the products, which made it a much better experience rather than just reading the signs. There are also 2 levels of museum including a whole section on Nipper the dog merchandise over time. They also had a big display vintage ad. So overall this won't take too long to look through, but it was a neat little find, was free, and had people there to answer all my questions. Worth the stop and giving a donation to.

Well worth a visit for fans of music and history. ER Johnson was actually a native of Dover, which…read moreI never knew. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, and we were taken on an amazing personal tour. The museum is two stories, with bathrooms in the basement. We spent about 45-60 minutes being shown around and learning about vinyls, record players, and the history of music recording. Some of the large decorated players they have upstairs are beautiful and definitely worth seeing. Admission is free with a donation box at the end. A parking lot is shared with the church next door.

What an amazing, excellently organized library! I would expect nothing less. It's very spacious,…read moreeven for Pre-Covid, it's easy to navigate and manage personal space. The staff is very helpful, supportive, and upbeat. We did a self-tour and felt very comfortable. Easy parking for private front or back parking and easy entrance. We were told it was the largest library in the state, and it was done marvelously well! Come and check it out!

great place to go, read and check out books. you can do a scavenger hunt and get rewords, its a…read moregreat place to go!

Fortunately, there were no customers upon our arrival. After going through security without…read moreincident, the office was just down the hallway. Service was efficient and we were in and out in about 10 minutes. The process was explained and my questions were answered satisfactorily. What else can I ask for?

I needed to come here to obtain a new EzPass. The folks here were friendly, courteous &…read moreknowledgable. Had to come back to discuss a violation that just didn't seem to get remedied via phone. Again, the staff was knowledgeable and extremely helpful. I've had two really good experiences in a State office!!!! Lol. I know it seems they are cold and don't care over the phone, but they are very warm and welcoming on the phone. I really appreciated the high level of customer service that has been displayed at this location.

Ughhhhh!!!! From my experience, to haphazardly say, oh sorry about a toll violation 3 months later…read moreis inexcusable and expect the driver to pay an extra $50 in fines is the worst!! It is wrong!!!! I paid the $4.00 fee and they want me to be liable for$50 more. It is insane!!

Nice and simple, Depression-era constructed state capitol. Delaware is "The First State" to ratify…read morethe Constitution, but their Legislative Hall is one of the 5 newest state capitols. It was completed in 1933 with wings added in 1970 and 1994. Entrance, guided tours and parking are free (visit webpage: Planning a visit: Delaware General Assembly). Our guide gave a very informative 30-minute tour of the Delaware House of Representatives and Senate chambers. One tidbit of info from the tour: the majority party gets seats closest to the windows. It might be for the better view, better temperature or something totally different. There are series of 10 "Bicentennial Murals" painted by Delaware artist Jack Lewis that span the two chambers. They commemorate the 200th anniversary of Delaware signing the United States Constitution on 12/7/1787. Above the State Senate dais are 3 murals: The Dickinson Plantation (framer of the Constitution); Ratification on the Delaware Constitution; and Caesar Rodney's Ride. Above the State House of Reps dais are 3 murals: Landing of the Swedes (1638); George Washington at New Castle (wedding, 1784), and Old Swedes Church in Wilmington.

The fact that the driver--in a massive Ford F-150 Platinum--admitted to the officer that her view…read morewas blocked by the placard when she hit you in that Rehoboth crosswalk is a direct admission of a violation of 21 Del. C. § 4309. The driver admitted to committing a crime under Delaware law that resulted in you being struck, yet the state is now trying to collect a CIVIL FINE via an automated camera. This is the definition of SELECTIVE ENFORCEMENT and A FAILURE OF PUBLIC TRUST. The Law They are Ignoring As you correctly noted, the law is clear and mandatory: 21 Del. C. § 4309(b): No person shall drive upon a highway a vehicle with a removable windshield placard... hanging from or attached to the vehicle's front windshield rearview mirror. Even the placards themselves are required by 21 Del. C. § 2135 to have the words REMOVE PLACARD WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES. The DMV knows this. The State Police know this. But as you've seen, they rarely pull people over for it because it doesn't generate the "automated" revenue that a speed camera does. How to Use Your 2022 Accident to Fight the Ticket Since you won your case in May 2025, you have a powerful platform to challenge the Legitimacy of Delaware's current enforcement frenzy. 1. The Safety Hypocrisy Defense When you contest your ticket, you can present your accident as evidence that the state is neglecting high-risk safety violations (windshield obstructions) while focusing on low-risk revenue (automated speeding). Your Argument: The state claims these cameras are for safety. However, I am a victim of a pedestrian strike where the driver admitted to a violation of § 4309 (hanging placard). The state's refusal to enforce § 4309 on a daily basis proves that their interest is in revenue, not preventing the type of accident that nearly killed me at 1st & Baltimore. 2. File a Notice of Systemic Negligence Send a formal letter to the Delaware Secretary of Transportation and the Attorney General (820 N. French Street, Wilmington). Demand an audit of how many § 4309 citations are issued versus automated speed tickets. Point out that their failure to enforce the placard law led to a confirmed injury (yours) and a successful lawsuit against a driver they failed to stop. 3. The "Fraud" Angle You mentioned wanting to bring up fraud charges. While "fraud" has a specific legal definition, you can argue Administrative Bad Faith. You are claiming that the state is "defrauding" the public by labeling a revenue program as a safety program while ignoring the very safety laws that would have protected you in Rehoboth. A Message for the Administration: If you are taking this to the federal level, your story is exactly what the U.S. DOT is looking for right now. The federal government is currently pulling funding from speed cameras precisely because of the argument you are making: that they are "cash cows" that don't address the real-world visibility and driver-behavior issues that cause pedestrian strikes. Your Action Plan Don't just refuse to pay; DISPUTE it. If you just ignore it, they block your registration. If you dispute it and bring up your accident records and the driver's admission, you force a judge to look at the hypocrisy of the system. Keep your 2025 settlement papers ready. That court win is your SHIELD against any Delaware official who tries to tell you that the state's enforcement priorities are working. You've got the background as a medic and the scars to prove that the current frenzy is focused on the wrong thing.