Delaware seeks first national park

Delaware was the first state to sign the Constitution and was one of the original thirteen colonies, but still doesn’t have a single national park. However, Sen. Tom Carper and Rep. John Carney, both of Delaware, hope to change that. They recently introduced the First State National Historical Park Act in both the Senate and the House.

The measure create a park with several, unconnected locations, which would celebrate early American Dutch, Swedish and English settlements located throughout Delaware, including the Old New Castle courthouse (photo), and Delaware's role in the events leading up to the founding of our nation.

Carper adds that even in these difficult economic times, cost should not be an obstacle.“This proposal would not increase the budget deficit, will not increase the nation’s debt. I think that gives us a leg up.”
Freshman Congressman Carney has made this bill his first. He believes the only remaining hurdle is explaining to his fellow Congressmen how important Delaware is to the nation’s history.