Rockwood Museum offers a trip back to 19th-century America

ByTom Kretschmer WPVI logo
Friday, January 3, 2025 1:19AM
Rockwood Museum offers a trip back to 19th-century America
Built in 1851, it's a grand tour of the lavish Rockwood Museum in Delaware.

WILMINGTON, Del. (WPVI) -- Take a step back to 19th-century America for this week's One Tank Trip.

Built in 1851, it's a grand tour of the lavish Rockwood Museum in Delaware.

It's the former home of Wilmington native Joseph Shipley, where his love of architecture and landscaping created a captivating experience for anyone to enjoy.

The museum is located on Shipley Road in Wilmington.

Action News photojournalist Tom Kretschmer has the story.

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