White Clay Creek State Park History, Information & Events
ADVOCACY UPDATE:
THE NATURE CENTER COMPLEX
Currently, the Nature Center at White Clay Creek State Park is located in the Chambers House which is approximately 200 years old. The Chambers House has a rich history including how it and the adjoining 508 acres came to be protected public land.
READ MORE >In June 2021, our legislature allocated $300,000 for the planning and design of the Nature Center Complex. Recently, our legislators’ request for an additional $3 million funding was included in the Governor’s recommended budget. The allocation will support the move of the Park office and for the completion of “Big Pond”.
The Friends remain involved and will post updates as this project continues.
WCCSP MASTERPLAN >Additional Reading
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History of White Clay Creek State Park
From the first purchase of 24 acres in 1968 to about 3,600 acres today, its history is intertwined with early farmers and millers, the duPont family, and a prominent judge.
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Buildings of White Clay Creek State Park
Curious about the buildings and structures you see throughout the park? From barns to ruins to an old pump house – here’s what we know.
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The Railroads of Landenberg
It was 12:05 on October 19, 1872 when the first train on the Wilmington and Western Railroad reached its final destination in the village of Landenberg after passing through the White Clay Creek Valley.