Step Back In Time At Delaware’s Charming Living History Farm

Greenbank Mills and Philips Farm in Delaware offers an immersive experience of 19th-century farm life through various educational events and activities.

The best living history farm in Delaware is located in the gorgeous Red Clay Valley, and you'll want to plan a trip as soon as possible. Check out everything you can experience on this walk back in time.

Greenbank Mills and Philips Farm is a working farm that dates back to the 1800s, and it has been fully restored to help you experience the past.

This living history farm in Delaware is dedicated to education and is the place to go to experience 19th century life as if it were yesterday.

Throughout the year, Greenbank Mills hosts events, from picnics in the farmhouse yard...

... to elaborate tavern dinners, featuring meals from two hundred years ago.

You can also join them for authentic afternoon tea. Most events hosted here come with a history presentation, so you're always learning.

The farm cares for a flock of sheep, and there's no better place to learn about shearing and wool.

You can even learn how to spin your own here - they're happy to teach you the old fashioned art.

Stop by - it's impossible to have a baaad day at Greenbank Mills and Philips Farm!

Greenbank Mills is open by appointment, or during any of their special events. Read about planning a visit right here. You'll find the farm at 500 Greenbank Rd., Wilmington, DE 19808 and can reach the office at (302) 999-9001.

For more historic destinations in the First State, plan a visit to The Most Historic Town In Delaware.

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