- Welcome to Delaware City...
- A waterfront community...
- Come check out our downtown waterfront....
- Dockside living...
- Historic charm...
- Waterfront dining and nightlife....
- Delaware City Fire Co...
- Dock slips available...
- Explore someplace new...
- Visit Fort Delaware...
- Go shopping by the water...
- Come see the boats...
- Visit our quaint shops while you're here...
Delaware City, DE We're happy you're here.
Delaware City is a historic waterfront community that has rich history and great charm. If this is your first time here, we would like to extend our warmest welcome and invite you to take a tour of what our community has to offer. Make sure to check out our 2012 Calendar of Events, our Welcome Video and our Town History section to learn all about Delaware City's great history. We hope to see you around town sometime soon!
October Events
- 6 Comedy Night - DCFC Memorial Hall 7pm-12am
- 13 DCFC Open Houe - 10am-2pm
- TBD Paranormal Ghost Tours at Fort Delaware
- 27 Cruise Club with Cool Cars - Battery Park
Fort Delaware Our Featured Attraction
Fort Delaware, the Union fortress dating back to 1859, once housed Confederate prisoners of war. It was originally built to protect the ports of Wilmington and Philadelphia.
Don't miss our 1st Annual Hungry Ghost Tour on October 13th Read More
Featured Real Estate:
0 Washington St. Delaware City, DE 19706
$198,700
Beds: 3 Bed
Baths: 2.5 Bath
House Size: Unavailable
Lot Size: 6,098 Sq. Ft.
59 Washington St. Delaware City, DE 19706
$449,000
Beds: 3 Bed
Baths: 4 Bath
House Size: Unavailable
Lot Size: 0.2 Acres
217 Bayard St. Delaware City, DE 19706
$209,800
Beds: 3 Bed
Baths: 3 Bath
House Size: 1,760 Sq Ft
Lot Size: 0.19 Acres
Delaware River and Bay Authority continues to seek public input to rebrand Three Forts Ferry
The Delaware River and Bay Authority continues to accept ideas to rename and rebrand the agency’s Three Forts Ferry Service until Sept. 21.
Individuals are encouraged to participate in the contest for a chance to win $300.
Last month, members of the Bi-State Coalition, including Delaware River and Bay Authority officials and representatives of Fort Mott, Fort Delaware, Delaware City and Salem County, announced the group’s intention to rebrand and rename the Three Forts Ferry Service on the Delaware River.
Delaware City Day 2012
Delaware City Day is approaching quickly!!! It is on Saturday, July 21, 2012. Plan on coming out for the 11:00 AM parade and spend the day. After the parade there will be children’s entertainment and many vendors. There will also be musical entertainment, and of course the best fireworks in New Castle County will be at dusk! Anyone interested in helping make this the best Delaware City Day ever, contact Dick Cathcart at 834-4573.
Listen: Emergency Siren
If you hear a steady siren for 3-5 minutes, tune your radio to an Emergency Alert System (EAS) station for information.
The following radio stations are a part of the EAS:
WDEL 1150AM; WNWK 1260 AM; WWTX 1290AM; WDOV 1410 AM; WILM 1450 AM; WAMS 1600AM; WRDX 92.9FM; WSTW 93.7FM;
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