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Despite being the very first state to join the Union, Delaware went centuries without a single National Park. That changed in 2013 when Congress created the First State National Historical Park, protecting sites connected to the state’s colonial and Revolutionary War history.

For years, Delaware was the only state without this distinction. Locals often joked about being overlooked on the map. Finally, with the establishment of its park, Delaware joined the rest of the nation in preserving its history. It was a surprisingly late recognition for America’s very first state.