Friends of First State is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting First State National Historical Park in Delaware and southeastern Pennsylvania.
Friends of First State works to build strong partnerships among individuals, businesses, organizations and agencies in support of the Park and its mission, with a focus on programs, activities and projects of the Brandywine Valley Unit. The Friends will provide funding and services to enhance public use, engagement, community outreach, enjoyment and conservation of the park in concert with the National Park Service. Supporting activities include fundraising, grant writing, special events, educational programs, volunteer support, and operation and retail sales of publications, gifts, and other park related items.
The Park was established as First State National Monument by Presidential Proclamation 8944 signed by President Barack Obama on March 25, 2013, followed by the Park’s redesignation by Congressional action as First State National Historical Park through Public Law 113-291, signed into law on December 19, 2014. The Park works in partnership to preserve and interpret the nationally significant cultural and historic resources associated with early settlement of the Delaware Valley by the Dutch, Swedish, Finnish, and English; Delaware’s role in the establishment of the nation and as the first state to ratify the Constitution. First State National Historical Park works in partnership to conserve and interpret the natural and cultural landscape of the Brandywine Valley consistent with William Poole Bancroft’s vision of an open space accessible to the public for their health and well-being.
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If you would like to help us, send us a message on our Contact page. Or send us your name, email address, and phone number to:
Friends Of First State, Inc.
5807 Kennett Pike,
Wilmington, DE 19807
If you'd like to donate, please send a check made out to "Friends of First State, Inc" to:
Friends Of First State, Inc.
5807 Kennett Pike,
Wilmington, DE 19807
Your donation will be 100% tax-deductible.
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