Bring the kids in to make an ornament and get a package of snowman soup!

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    • Smyrna Museum
    • Events
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    • Membership
    • Visit Us
    • Contact Us
    • Duck Creek Garden Club
    • Gallery
    • Business Patrons

302-653-1320 DCHS302@gmail.com

Duck Creek Historical Society

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  • Home
  • Smyrna Museum
  • Events
  • Current Exhibits
  • Barracks Newsletter
  • Historic Duck Creek
  • Membership
  • Visit Us
  • Contact Us
  • Duck Creek Garden Club
  • Gallery
  • Business Patrons

The Smyrna Museum

The Barracks (now the Smyrna Museum) was built in the late 1790's. The building housed soldiers during the War of 1812, according to local lore. During the Civil War, this dwelling was the draft headquarters for the Union and the Delaware Civil War lottery took place on it's steps. Pharmacist James P. Hoffecker purchased the house and added the pharmacy attachment viewable in this photo. You can see some of Mr. Hoffecker's apothecary items on display in the museum. After a succession of owners, the building was donated to the Duck Creek Historical Society in 1981 by Marianne Webb Faries.

Visit Us

The Barracks is home to the Smyrna Museum and is open every Saturday from 10-1 for visitors. Stop by and ask us more about our exciting Smyrna history!

Duck Creek Historical Society

Mailing address: PO Box 335, Smyrna, Delaware 19977, United States DCHS302@Gmail.com

Find us at 11 South Main Street, smyrna, Delaware

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