City of New Castle

Visitor Information

Step back in time and experience the charm and beauty of colonial New Castle. Walk the cobblestone streets and enjoy the historic sites of this riverfront community.

New Castle, originally named Fort Casimir, was founded in 1651 by Peter Stuyvesant, who was sent to provide the Dutch with command of all river traffic. Because of its strategic location, ownership of the settlement was constantly changing. The flags of the Netherlands, Sweden and Great Britain have all flown over New Castle.

• Getting Around New Castle, Map of downtown. Use this map to navigate New Castle.  Don’t forget to stop at the Pier. 
• A video tour of historic New Castle, narrated by Ed Asner and featuring Cindy Snyder, Museum Manager of the Historic New Castle Court House Museum
• Smart Money magazine recommends retirement in New Castle, Delaware!
• Delaware is No. 9 on Kiplinger’s list of 10 Tax Friendly State for Retirees 2011
• New Castle Historical Society (Amstel House, Dutch House, Old Library Museum)
• Historic New Castle Court House Museum
• The Read House & Gardens Museum