Delaware Main Street Program of the Delaware Economic Development Office,
99 Kings Highway, Dover, Delaware 19901-7305 (302) 739-4271


Welcome to Delaware Main Street!

The mission of the Delaware Main Street program is to provide Delaware's historic commercial districts with the tools to promote economic stability in business and workforce and to retain and enhance their downtown's unique sense of place.

The Delaware Main Street program encourages economic development and revitalization of the state's historic downtowns. The mission of the program supports the Livable Delaware Strategy to promote economic stability, quality of place, and smart growth.

The Delaware Main Street program currently oversees several unique, vibrant Main Street programs in Delaware! You can learn more about activities of the Delaware Main Street program through recent newsletters.

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Finally! - Spring by Monica Nagy

Main Street Communities in Delaware...

Explore Main Street Communities in Delaware...and take part in one of their upcoming events! Each town offers a different experience and unique characteristics!

Delaware Main Street Photos

Take a moment to view images of 20 historic downtowns, people and activities across Delaware.

The Main Street Program...

Learn about the Main Street Approach, created by the National Trust's Main Street Center. This comprehensive, proven strategy for successful economic revitalization and historic preservation has been used in over 1600 towns nation-wide. Currently, 8 towns in Delaware participate in the Delaware Main Street program.

Program Statistics...

To see the impact the "Main Street Approach" has had on communities in Delaware, see our statistics.