Did You Know?

Delaware was the first state to join the U.S.

Fun Beaches

Delaware has great beaches to play.

Cool Parks

There are parks to hike and see trees.

What Delaware Does

People fish in the ocean.

Kids go to fun summer camps.

People ride bikes on trails.

There are fairs with rides and games.

People eat good food at markets.

There are cool events all year long.

More About Delaware

Delaware is one of the smallest states. It became a state in 1787. It is known for its beaches and parks. Many people visit to have fun.

Delaware helps people by having jobs and schools. Kids learn in schools and play in parks. Families like to go to the beach.

In the future, Delaware will keep growing. More people will come to live and work. It will stay a fun place for all.

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["Delaware"] --> B["Location: Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic"] A --> C["Borders: Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Atlantic Ocean"] A --> D["Name Origin: Delaware Bay"] D --> E["Named After: Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr"] E --> F["First Governor of Virginia"]

What Do These Words Mean?

Mid-Atlantic:A region in the middle of the Atlantic coast of the U.S.
adjacent:Next to or nearby
derive:To come from or be based on
nobleman:A man of high social rank
colonial-era:Relating to the time when countries were establishing colonies