This is in New Castle, DE and there is more to enjoy than the Read House. Our tour guide was fantastic, and it was a nice trip for my mom and I. Its was a wonderful place to learn of the history of that time, and how things were different. Coming to this quaint town is really a step back in time, with the period houses, cobblestone streets, and graves dating back to the 1700s. It is truly a beautiful historic town, and has views of the Delaware Memorial Bridge. There are other buildings you can tour, and small shops. I plan to go back in the fall to get a closer look, and to do the audio tour. If you love history, quiet, laid back places, this is a great place for couples or older children. The townspeople are friendly, the neighborhood safe, many people were walking their dogs-their was even a drinking fountain for them by the courthouse. Such a lovely place for a day trip.

Stunning example of a garden from the early 19th century. Views of the river add to the beauty. I cant wait for the house museum to open up!

Beautiful place to visit and hang out.

Great house and staff

Its a very nice and well maintained garden. Reminds me of the movie Secret Garden.Though the gentlemen who lives across the street did come to harass my group because we were sitting in the car talking. He wasnt very friendly at all.

Neat place to visit. Wish the tour guide knew more but we did learn some neat things! Also, military friendly!! Participates in the Blue Star program and free to military and family until Labor Day!!

Beautiful house and the area around it. Great trip on a nice day!

Beautiful house in historic New Castle. Tour guides are very knowledgeable. Occupied by three families.

The woodwork and fine detail is something you wont come across often in your life. Definitely a cool house to visit with a neat history behind it.

Very educational. So interesting to see the new technology of the time.

Gorgeous garden and make you feel like you are in the Secret Garden. Unfortunately, the fee to be pay to tour through.

Was here for a wedding. Great Place.

Gorgous back in time

The house tour gave a lot of insight into life in the 1700 and 1800s.My one complaint is that the decor seemed jumbled- we kept jumping between different time periods. Some of the rooms were from the 1800s, some from the 1900s and there was also a special exhibition that had nothing to do with the house.

Interesting history nice tour

Beautiful place. Wonderful gardens and walking paths. Spring and Autumn in the gardens is gorgeous. Impeccably maintained structure. Pleasant staff.

I love this place I have been coming here since I was a little girl its very educational and also very peaceful with the garden overlooking the Delaware River its very nice for a family and just a walk-away from Battery Park where you can walk the trail and have your kids play on the playground

Good tour guide.

Old new castle is a must see if u r vacationing in DE!

The docent was very knowledgeable about the house, the family, and the history of the house. Beautiful setting.

Great place to visit in the spring during garden week as is the rest of New Castle at that time.

Good place to visit for historical things

Beautiful ornate building; good guide.

Informative tour and cool look at the past.

Well preserved location with lots of history.

Great place

Great part of colonial history

Great history remarkable architecture

Grand

Nice town to walk around in