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In Delaware, we’re proud to claim former President Biden and family as our own. But long before the Bidens ever set foot in the First State, there were the du Ponts.
From developing gunpowder along the banks of the Brandywine to expanding into the chemical industry and automotive industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the du Ponts became on of the wealthiest families in America. Today, their impact on the First State can be seen throughout the state, but is most notable in Delaware's Brandywine Valley - a area that closely follows the Brandywine Creek from Rodney Square in downtown Wilmington through Chateau Country in Wilmington's suburbs, and into Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, just a stones throw to Delaware's north-western border. Along the way you will find the historic and cultural marks this great family have left behind, including magnificent mansions and sprawling estates, acres upon acres of gardens, a diverse and thriving arts community and so much more.
We invite you to explore the du Pont family timeline to understand the impact this immigrant family had on Delaware and the world.
Discover the legacy of the du Ponts, from key family members to the renowned sites they've left for the world to enjoy.