Explore a complete Victorian Italianate mansion with slave quarters, barns, sheds and spacious grounds. Learn what life was like before the Civil War, why a popular Delaware governor was smuggled to England with a Federal warrant out for his arrest and how the “War of Northern Aggression” changed life forever. Hours: Every Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 1st & 2nd Sundays 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, and by appointment. Hours may change. Check the website for current hours.
Recent Reviews
Ross Mansion
Susan Hughes : 5 on 3/10/2026 8:03 pm
Beautiful restored Governors Mansion with a lot of original furniture and artifacts. The tour guide, Margaret, was very knowledgeable and entertaining. It took about 2 hours to see everything. The Historical Society is doing an excellent job maintaining the property.
Susan Hughes
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Lisa Hering : 5 on 6/30/2026 10:08 am
Beautiful historic home of one of Delaware’s governors. The tour guide was excellent. If you love history, definitely a go see.
Lisa Hering
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Ross Mansion
Michael Smith : 4 on 3/15/2026 10:39 pm
Nice house with a very nice and knowledgeable lady showing us around. She had great little stories.
Michael Smith
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