Since 1968, the Iron Hill Museum has been the primary resource for the study of human/natural history of the Iron Hill Area. The Iron Hill Museum is currently housed in what was originally a one-room schoolhouse. Iron Hill School 112c was one of 91 built by P.S. du Pont in the 1920s for African...
Since 1968, the Iron Hill Museum has been the primary resource for the study of human/natural history of the Iron Hill Area. The Iron Hill Museum is currently housed in what was originally a one-room schoolhouse. Iron Hill School 112c was one of 91 built by P.S. du Pont in the 1920s for African Americans in Delaware. For over 40 years the Delaware Academy of Science has owned and operated this schoolhouse as a natural history museum. Its programs, collections and library interpret the relationships between the people and the land. Our vision is to be one of the State's foremost history and science museums, telling the story of the people, places and events of the Iron Hill region and the Pencader Heritage Area.
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%newline%The Delaware Academy of Science, the Iron Hill Museum's parent organization, is chartered: To promote scientific education and research; To stimulate and facilitate the dissemination of scientific knowledge; To assist in the development and utilization of the materials and resources of the State of Delaware; To stimulate close relationships among those concerned with the promotion of scientific work; To render public service in scientific matters; and To publicly recognize those persons in the State who have made outstanding scientific contributions.
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%newline%A Capital Campaign is currently underway to construct a new facility to serve as a \"New Learning Center for Delaware\". The New Learning Center’s 5,000 square-foot space will have new classrooms and space for hands-on programs and exhibits. After the completion of the New Learning Center, the Academy plans to complete the restoration of this one-room schoolhouse. The interior of the schoolhouse will be as it was when used to teach African American elementary school children from the Iron Hill area. We also plan to develop exhibits to tell the story of the 91 schools that were built in Delaware for African Americans. (more)
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