Rockwood Park & Museum
Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Historic house · established
The Story
Rockwood’s Gothic Revival mansion has enough unusual visitor reports that the county itself schedules ghost walks and paranormal programs.
The Hauntings
New Castle County describes reports of activity shared by Rockwood visitors and staff, and its Ghost Walk takes guests to rooms associated with those experiences. Separate paranormal programs invite booked participants to explore parts of the mansion under supervision. Rockwood’s haunting is therefore a living museum tradition with accounts attached to actual rooms, not merely a Halloween stage show. The house also has a long family history involving the Shipley, Bringhurst and Hargraves households.
The History
Built in the nineteenth century, Rockwood is a preserved museum and landscape managed by New Castle County.
A sense of place.
Visitor Experiences
Have you experienced something here?
This future chapter will bring together stories from the PHASM community. An unexpected encounter, a lingering feeling, or a quiet visit—your experience will be welcome.
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Sources & further reading.
Plan Your Visit
Rockwood’s calendar lists scheduled public mansion and ghost programs, but interior galleries have been affected by an accessibility and collections project. Check the latest county calendar for available access before visiting; a park visit is not unescorted mansion access.