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- 1937
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The State Park Commission established
by act of legislature. The mission was “. . . to preserve and
protect the scenic, historic, scientific, prehistoric, and wildlife
resources of the State and to make them available for public use and
enjoyment.”
- 1939
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Governor Richard D. McMullen appointed the first members of the State
Park Commission
- 1949
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Delaware legislature passes the first appropriation for state parks
in the amount of $10,000.
- 1951
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Trap Pond State Park is the first
state park to admit visitors.
- 1954
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Fort Delaware opened to visitors
for the first time for three weekends in July and August.
- 1956
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Brandywine Springs State Parks
opened to the public. Gov. Caleb Boggs pronounced this park “the
first state recreation facility wholely (sic) purchased, owned, and
developed by the State Park Commission.”
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