John Dickinson Plantation Visitor Center

Visitor Center ·

Managed by the National Park Service

John Dickinson Plantation (SL)

16 ft
Elevation
The John Dickinson Plantation Visitor Center is the primary orientation space for visitors. Visitors can start their tour by watching a video about John Dickinson, to transport themselves back in time and take a brief look at the stories they will hear more about on their tour. The Visitor Center contains two exhibits with text panels which tells the stories of the people and families that operated the John Dickinson Planation, the sites connection to the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, and the lan

Getting there

We are located southeast of the Dover Air Force Base. From Route 1/113 take Exit 91 for Route 9 Kitts Hummock/Little Creek. Once on Route 9 turn right on Kitts Hummock Road. Follow Kitts Hummock Road to the plantation entrance.

39.10290, -75.44914 · 39°6'10.4"N 75°26'56.9"W

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Typical weather

Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 44°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F444755667483878579695849
Low °F282935455464696761503932
Precip in3.43.14.23.73.94.64.14.94.34.13.44.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about John Dickinson Plantation Visitor Center

Can you reserve a site at John Dickinson Plantation Visitor Center?
No. John Dickinson Plantation Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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