Video: Meet the Opossum at the Brandywine Zoo

Join one of our zookeepers at the Brandywine Zoo and meet Olive, the Virginia Opossum! Learn how Olive came to the zoo, what she eats, and how opossums have unique adaptations for life in the wild.

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Blog: The History of Rockland Mills at Brandywine Creek State Park

Prior to becoming a state park, the land of Brandywine Creek State Park was a hub for the early milling industry. During their peak in the American Industrial Revolution, the many mills up and down the Brandywine became known as some of the top mills in the nation. In this blog post, learn about the history of Rockland Mills!

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Video: Victorian Dress at Fort Delaware State Park
 

Fort Delaware State Park is a former Civil War fort that was used as a Union prison camp to house Confederate soldiers. The fort is open to the public, and if you visit, you'll meet costumed interpreters dressed as they would have during the 1860s. In this video, we are going to show you how upper-class Victorian ladies dressed during Civil War times. There are a lot of layers including corsets, petticoats, hoopskirts and more, but we will take you through each layer and explain the purpose of the garments.
 

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Blog: P&N Railroad of White Clay Creek
 

In the late 1860s through the 1930s, coal-fired trains ran 39 miles from Pomeroy, PA through Newark, down to Delaware City. This railroad line passed through valleys and ran along waterways such as White Clay Creek. The route transported a variety of goods ranging from cattle and milk to walnut logs and peaches. In this blog, you'll learn about the history of the P&N Railroad at White Clay Creek State Park!

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Video: Trout Stocking at White Clay Creek State Park

It's spring at White Clay Creek State Park and for many people, that means it's fishing time! Every year, the White Clay Creek is stocked with about 16,000 pounds trout for fishing. Join one of our park naturalists to learn more about this annual tradition.
 

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