
Please visit the Auburn Valley Master Plan site for more information on the project displays, exhibits, and comment form.
Visit the Marshall Steam Museum on Steamin’ Days and learn about steam power and the role of water.
Visit this creek in April to catch freshly stocked trout, or take part in a children’s fishing program.
Enjoy a 1.1-mile hike as you explore the architecture of the local farmhouse and barn found here.
Hike or bike through the natural and cultural history of Yorklyn! Stop at historic overlooks to learn about the textile mills that once stood throughout the region.
This Queen Anne-style home, built in 1897, is a stellar example of Victorian style and decor. It includes many of the Marshall family's original furnishings, and remains today much as it did when three generations of the family lived there.
Check out the former Marshall Brothers Paper Mill for a glimpse of Delaware's industrial past. Be sure to bring your camera!
Nestled along the Red Clay Creek and home to the world’s largest operating collection of Stanley Steamer cars, Auburn Valley State Park highlights Yorklyn’s rich industrial history. The historic Marshall Brothers Paper Mill in its undisturbed condition complements the Queen Anne Mansion and surrounding estate, while transitional forest and remediated wetlands outside the former National Vulcanized Fiber site round out the park. Rare 19th century bridges from across the country are restored and brought to Auburn Valley to help tell the story of the industrial revolution. Outcroppings of Baltimore Gneiss dot the Red Clay Valley around the park, while hidden and historic twin ponds await hikers and anglers at the end of the Oversee Farm Trail. Steamin’ Days offer rides on the 1/8-scale Auburn Valley Railroad and in the park’s antique Stanley Steamer cars.
Nestled in the Piedmont’s Red Clay Valley, visitors to Auburn Valley State Park will discover the history of the Marshall Family, Yorklyn’s rich industrial history, and revitalization of this site. Previously known as Auburn Heights Preserve, Auburn Valley State Park features new hiking and paved biking trails, the historic Marshall Mansion completed in 1897, the Marshall Steam Museum, the Auburn Valley 1/8-scale railroad, and much more.
Special thanks go to Tom and Ruth Marshall for their generous donation of this Auburn Valley estate to Delaware State Parks.
Dating back to 1897, the Marshall mansion tells the story of the family that once called Auburn Valley State Park home. The mansion, with its antique furnishings, is open to the public on select dates and for private tours by appointment. Check the Upcoming Events schedule below for a complete listing of public events.
The Marshall Steam Museum houses the largest collection of operating steam cars in the world. The museum contains historic Stanley Steamers, and gives guests the opportunity to experience life at the dawn of the automotive age first-hand. The museum is open to the public on select dates and for private tours by appointment. Check the Upcoming Events schedule below for a complete listing of public events.
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Appreciate the beauty of Auburn Valley State Park by exploring Red Clay Creek. Discover the critical role of water in the industrial development of Yorklyn and the revitalization of the surrounding community.
One of the best ways to experience Auburn Valley State Park is by joining us for Steamin Days. Taking place monthly, park guests have the opportunity to tour the Marshall Mansion and discover what it would have been like to live there. The Marshall Steam Museum opens for tours on these days, and guests may enjoy rides on the miniature trains and steam cars that circle the property.
Tours of Auburn Heights, the Marshall family mansion, and the Marshall Steam Museum are available by appointment for groups of eight or more on non-event days. Tour tickets are $8 per person for either the mansion or museum tour, or $14 for both. Call (302) 239-5687 for information or to schedule a tour. Schedule tours at least one week in advance.
This timeless estate is a unique location for events ranging from weddings and rehearsal dinners to retirement parties and business meetings. Visit our Celebrations and Meetings page for more information.
Thursday, March 23, 2023
1:00 PM
Explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion in Delaware with a one-hour tour, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings there today. You'll get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people.) $8 per adult, $4 per child. Tours of the Marshall Steam Museum are available as well with Joint Tour Tickets discounted to $14 for adults and $7 for children. Parking is available in the event lot on Creek Road across from the mansion. Walk-up tours accepted. To register in advance, call 302-729-4280.
Friday, March 24, 2023
1:00 PM
Explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion in Delaware with a one-hour tour, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings there today. You'll get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people.) $8 per adult, $4 per child. Tours of the Marshall Steam Museum are available as well with Joint Tour Tickets discounted to $14 for adults and $7 for children. Parking is available in the event lot on Creek Road across from the mansion. Walk-up tours accepted. To register in advance, call 302-729-4280.
Thursday, March 30, 2023
1:00 PM
Explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion in Delaware with a one-hour tour, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings there today. You'll get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people.) $8 per adult, $4 per child. Tours of the Marshall Steam Museum are available as well with Joint Tour Tickets discounted to $14 for adults and $7 for children. Parking is available in the event lot on Creek Road across from the mansion. Walk-up tours accepted. To register in advance, call 302-729-4280.
Friday, March 31, 2023
1:00 PM
Explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion in Delaware with a one-hour tour, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings there today. You'll get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people.) $8 per adult, $4 per child. Tours of the Marshall Steam Museum are available as well with Joint Tour Tickets discounted to $14 for adults and $7 for children. Parking is available in the event lot on Creek Road across from the mansion. Walk-up tours accepted. To register in advance, call 302-729-4280.
Saturday, April 1, 2023
11:00 AM
Help restore and cultivate a part of local history by getting involved with the Green Team at AVSP. We hope to restore our beautiful estate back to its glory days and planting flower beds for use in decorating, helping encourage pollinators and use in educational programs. Take a guided tour around the beautiful estate of the Marshalls, home to three generations of the family since the mansions construction in 1897. You will get to explore different parts of the garden, learn the story of lost features once present on the site, and then end with a lovely sit down in the garden with refreshments as you learn about different opportunities to get involved in restoring the estates gardens to its former glory. Call the Park office for more information. 302-729-4280. No preregistration required and no cost of admission.
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
10:00 AM
Join Auburn Valleys Superintendent for this free leisurely stroll through the park, exploring a different area of the park each month to encourage visitors to get to know the park a little better and to make connections with the superintendent. Meet at the park office on Benge Road. April (Yorklyn Bridge Trail) May (Auburn Valley Loop Trail) June (The Delaware/Pennsylvania Border Stone)
Thursday, April 6, 2023
1:00 PM
Come explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion that Delaware has to offer with a one-hour tour, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose history and legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings you will see there today. You will get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people). $8 per adult $4 per child. Tours of the Marshall Steam Museum are available as well with Joint Tour Tickets discounted to $14 for adults and $7 for children. Parking is available in the event lot on Creek Road across from the mansion. Walk-up tours accepted. To register in advance, call 302-729-4280.
Thursday, April 6, 2023
8:00 PM
Join the park interpreter for an cool spring evening at the Oversee Farm Trail. This rural and remote location is perfect for avoiding excess light pollution that hides the glory of the night sky. You'll learn some facts about the moon, listen and learn about the nocturnal creatures that come out at night and even get to look at the moon through a telescope. A firepit is lit after the hike to roast some smores and enjoy the sounds of a spring evening.
Friday, April 7, 2023
12:00 PM
Join us for an egg-ceptionally fun time celebrating the spring season with activities for all ages! The Egg Hunt includes an Easter Bunny meet and greet, train rides on the Auburn Valley Railroad, hunt time slots for infants to 12 year olds, themed crafts and activities and admission to the Marshall Steam Museum. Tickets are $10/person (adults and children); infants under 1 are free *Advance sales only. No day of tickets sold.
Friday, April 7, 2023
1:00 PM
Come explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion that Delaware has to offer with a one-hour tour, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose history and legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings you will see there today. You will get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people). $8 per adult $4 per child. Tours of the Marshall Steam Museum are available as well with Joint Tour Tickets discounted to $14 for adults and $7 for children. Parking is available in the event lot on Creek Road across from the mansion. Walk-up tours accepted. To register in advance, call 302-729-4280.
Saturday, April 8, 2023
12:00 PM
Join us for an egg-ceptionally fun time celebrating the spring season with activities for all ages! The Egg Hunt includes an Easter Bunny meet and greet, train rides on the Auburn Valley Railroad, hunt time slots for infants to 12 year olds, themed crafts and activities and admission to the Marshall Steam Museum. Tickets are $10/person (adults and children); infants under 1 are free *Advance sales only. No day of tickets sold.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
1:00 PM
Come enjoy the cool spring weather and the beautiful outdoors on this one-hour hike. Learn about the cross-continental journey of Auburn Valleys new bridges, how they typify the industrial revolution which gives Yorklyn its flavor, and the planned arrival of new bridges in the future. Meet in the Paper Mill Parking Lot on Benge Road. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Book your spot by calling 302-239-5687. Free
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
9:00 AM
Learn the basics of model railroading with our spring break one-day camp at the Marshall Steam Museum. We will provide easy and affordable tips to starting or maintaining your own layout. This includes hands-on opportunities, such as modeling for a scenic display, laying track for a layout, and plenty of time to -play- with our HO and O scale trains and track. *Pre-registration required; Limited availability* Call the Marshall Steam Museum to register at 302-239-2385.
Thursday, April 13, 2023
1:00 PM
Come explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion that Delaware has to offer with a one-hour tour, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose history and legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings you will see there today. You will get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people). $8 per adult $4 per child. Tours of the Marshall Steam Museum are available as well with Joint Tour Tickets discounted to $14 for adults and $7 for children. Parking is available in the event lot on Creek Road across from the mansion. Walk-up tours accepted. To register in advance, call 302-729-4280.
Friday, April 14, 2023
1:00 PM
Come explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion that Delaware has to offer with a one-hour tour, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose history and legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings you will see there today. You will get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people). $8 per adult $4 per child. Tours of the Marshall Steam Museum are available as well with Joint Tour Tickets discounted to $14 for adults and $7 for children. Parking is available in the event lot on Creek Road across from the mansion. Walk-up tours accepted. To register in advance, call 302-729-4280.
Friday, April 14, 2023
3:00 PM
No goats, but lots of fun! Bring your bike for a leisurely ride on a different traileach month to get to an interpretive look around the park. Each month has a different theme and will encourage visitors to learn more about the plants and animals that live along the Red Clay Creek. April (Yorklyn Bridge Trail) Meet at the Paper Mill Parking Lot. May (Oversee Farm Trail) Meet at the Oversee Farm Trail. June (Auburn Valley Loop Trail) Meet at the Paper Mill Parking Lot. Free
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
2:00 PM
Join an Auburn Valley interpreter for this off-trail hike in a meadowland reclaimation site.You will learn about the patterns of nesting songbirds in the park, how park staff are currently striving to fight back against invasive species, and about the essentials of meadowlands management. Free!
Thursday, April 20, 2023
1:00 PM
Come explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion that Delaware has to offer with a one-hour tour, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose history and legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings you will see there today. You will get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people). $8 per adult $4 per child. Tours of the Marshall Steam Museum are available as well with Joint Tour Tickets discounted to $14 for adults and $7 for children. Parking is available in the event lot on Creek Road across from the mansion. Walk-up tours accepted. To register in advance, call 302-729-4280.
Friday, April 21, 2023
1:00 PM
Come explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion that Delaware has to offer with a one-hour tour, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose history and legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings you will see there today. You will get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people). $8 per adult $4 per child. Tours of the Marshall Steam Museum are available as well with Joint Tour Tickets discounted to $14 for adults and $7 for children. Parking is available in the event lot on Creek Road across from the mansion. Walk-up tours accepted. To register in advance, call 302-729-4280.
Saturday, April 22, 2023
1:00 PM
Join us for an exclusive look inside the historic paper mill located on Benge Road. This industrial site made paper from 1890 to the 2000s and is in a rare undisturbed condition. This is a wonderful opportunity for visitors to photograph a rustic industrial site and see the state of the Marshall Bros. Mill before it's rehabilitated into a museum space! Must be 14 years or older. Call the park office to register at 302-729-4280. $10 per person
Saturday, April 22, 2023
3:00 PM
Join us for an exclusive look inside the historic paper mill located on Benge Road. This industrial site made paper from 1890 to the 2000s and is in a rare undisturbed condition. This is a wonderful opportunity for visitors to photograph a rustic industrial site and see the state of the Marshall Bros. Mill before it's rehabilitated into a museum space! Must be 14 years or older. Call the park office to register at 302-729-4280. $10 per person
Saturday, April 22, 2023
10:00 PM
The Lyrids meteor shower (which occurs this year from 4/16-4/25) peaks this evening. Enjoy a rare chance to enjoy the park after dark by arriving at the Oversee Farm Trail. Bring blankets and telescopes — or just your love of the stars — to enjoy the spring evening. The parking lot will be unlocked by 10pm and you can remain at your leisure star-gazing until 1am when the lot will be locked. The program may be subject to canceling if there are heavy rain and clouds. Check the park facebook for updates.
Thursday, April 27, 2023
1:00 PM
Come explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion that Delaware has to offer with a one-hour tour, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose history and legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings you will see there today. You will get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people). $8 per adult $4 per child. Tours of the Marshall Steam Museum are available as well with Joint Tour Tickets discounted to $14 for adults and $7 for children. Parking is available in the event lot on Creek Road across from the mansion. Walk-up tours accepted. To register in advance, call 302-729-4280.
Friday, April 28, 2023
1:00 PM
Come explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion that Delaware has to offer with a one-hour tour, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose history and legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings you will see there today. You will get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people). $8 per adult $4 per child. Tours of the Marshall Steam Museum are available as well with Joint Tour Tickets discounted to $14 for adults and $7 for children. Parking is available in the event lot on Creek Road across from the mansion. Walk-up tours accepted. To register in advance, call 302-729-4280.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
10:00 AM
Join Auburn Valleys Superintendent for this free leisurely stroll through the park, exploring a different area of the park each month to encourage visitors to get to know the park a little better and to make connections with the superintendent. Meet at the park office on Benge Road. April (Yorklyn Bridge Trail) May (Auburn Valley Loop Trail) June (The Delaware/Pennsylvania Border Stone)
Thursday, May 4, 2023
1:00 PM
Come explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion that Delaware has to offer with a one-hour tour, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose history and legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings you will see there today. You will get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people). $8 per adult $4 per child. Tours of the Marshall Steam Museum are available as well with Joint Tour Tickets discounted to $14 for adults and $7 for children. Parking is available in the event lot on Creek Road across from the mansion. Walk-up tours accepted. To register in advance, call 302-729-4280.
Friday, May 5, 2023
1:00 PM
Come explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion that Delaware has to offer with a one-hour tour, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose history and legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings you will see there today. You will get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people). $8 per adult $4 per child. Tours of the Marshall Steam Museum are available as well with Joint Tour Tickets discounted to $14 for adults and $7 for children. Parking is available in the event lot on Creek Road across from the mansion. Walk-up tours accepted. To register in advance, call 302-729-4280.
Sunday, May 7, 2023
12:30 PM
Enjoy a day filled with activities for train enthusiasts of all ages!Experience special train demonstrations with a Gauge 1 live steam layout outside, and a working HO train layout and a 1930s Lionel electric train display inside the Marshall Steam Museum. Take a ride on the Auburn Valley Railroad (our 1/8-scale coal-fired and diesel trains) or check out special train-themed exhibits and activities inside the Marshall Steam Museum. Plenty of tickets available at the entry, no advance registration required. $12/adult (age 13 & up), $8/child (age 1-12), infants and members are free.
Thursday, May 11, 2023
1:00 PM
Come explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion that Delaware has to offer with a one-hour tour, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose history and legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings you will see there today. You will get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people). $8 per adult $4 per child. Tours of the Marshall Steam Museum are available as well with Joint Tour Tickets discounted to $14 for adults and $7 for children. Parking is available in the event lot on Creek Road across from the mansion. Walk-up tours accepted. To register in advance, call 302-729-4280.
Friday, May 12, 2023
1:00 PM
Come explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion that Delaware has to offer with a one-hour tour, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose history and legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings you will see there today. You will get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people). $8 per adult $4 per child. Tours of the Marshall Steam Museum are available as well with Joint Tour Tickets discounted to $14 for adults and $7 for children. Parking is available in the event lot on Creek Road across from the mansion. Walk-up tours accepted. To register in advance, call 302-729-4280.
Thursday, May 18, 2023
1:00 PM
Come explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion that Delaware has to offer with a one-hour tour, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose history and legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings you will see there today. You will get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people). $8 per adult $4 per child. Tours of the Marshall Steam Museum are available as well with Joint Tour Tickets discounted to $14 for adults and $7 for children. Parking is available in the event lot on Creek Road across from the mansion. Walk-up tours accepted. To register in advance, call 302-729-4280.
Friday, May 19, 2023
1:00 PM
Come explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion that Delaware has to offer with a one-hour tour, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose history and legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings you will see there today. You will get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people). $8 per adult $4 per child. Tours of the Marshall Steam Museum are available as well with Joint Tour Tickets discounted to $14 for adults and $7 for children. Parking is available in the event lot on Creek Road across from the mansion. Walk-up tours accepted. To register in advance, call 302-729-4280.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
1:00 PM
Come enjoy the cool spring weather and the beautiful outdoors on this one-hour hike. Learn about the cross-continental journey of Auburn Valleys new bridges, how they typify the industrial revolution which gives Yorklyn its flavor, and the planned arrival of new bridges in the future. Meet in the Paper Mill Parking Lot on Benge Road. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Book your spot by calling 302-239-5687. Free
Thursday, May 25, 2023
1:00 PM
Come explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion that Delaware has to offer with a one-hour tour, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose history and legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings you will see there today. You will get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people). $8 per adult $4 per child. Tours of the Marshall Steam Museum are available as well with Joint Tour Tickets discounted to $14 for adults and $7 for children. Parking is available in the event lot on Creek Road across from the mansion. Walk-up tours accepted. To register in advance, call 302-729-4280.
Friday, May 26, 2023
1:00 PM
Come explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion that Delaware has to offer with a one-hour tour, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose history and legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings you will see there today. You will get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people). $8 per adult $4 per child. Tours of the Marshall Steam Museum are available as well with Joint Tour Tickets discounted to $14 for adults and $7 for children. Parking is available in the event lot on Creek Road across from the mansion. Walk-up tours accepted. To register in advance, call 302-729-4280.
Friday, May 26, 2023
3:00 PM
No goats, but lots of fun! Bring your bike for a leisurely ride on a different traileach month to get to an interpretive look around the park. Each month has a different theme and will encourage visitors to learn more about the plants and animals that live along the Red Clay Creek. April (Yorklyn Bridge Trail) Meet at the Paper Mill Parking Lot. May (Oversee Farm Trail) Meet at the Oversee Farm Trail. June (Auburn Valley Loop Trail) Meet at the Paper Mill Parking Lot. Free
Saturday, May 27, 2023
1:00 PM
Join us for an exclusive look inside the historic paper mill located on Benge Road. This industrial site made paper from 1890 to the 2000s and is in a rare undisturbed condition. This is a wonderful opportunity for visitors to photograph a rustic industrial site and see the state of the Marshall Bros. Mill before it's rehabilitated into a museum space! Must be 14 years or older. Call the park office to register at 302-729-4280. $10 per person
Saturday, May 27, 2023
3:00 PM
Join us for an exclusive look inside the historic paper mill located on Benge Road. This industrial site made paper from 1890 to the 2000s and is in a rare undisturbed condition. This is a wonderful opportunity for visitors to photograph a rustic industrial site and see the state of the Marshall Bros. Mill before it's rehabilitated into a museum space! Must be 14 years or older. Call the park office to register at 302-729-4280. $10 per person
Sunday, May 28, 2023
2:00 PM
Explore women's history Guests are invited to step into the Edwardian period by learning of a woman's social experience in the early 1900s. This special tea event invites visitors to learn of the patterns of a woman's social life experiences during the extravagant Edwardian era. Learn about a woman's daily routine, how she would dress, what social restraints did she need to know how to navigate, and what career and education could she hope to pursue? Learn about three different women who lived at Auburn Heights, the lady of the house, the young lady of the home and the house keeper. Then enjoy a lovely outdoor tea on the historic Auburn Heights estate grounds while enjoying snacks from the period.
Thursday, June 1, 2023
1:00 PM
Come explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion that Delaware has to offer with a one-hour tour, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose history and legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings you will see there today. You will get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people). $8 per adult $4 per child. Tours of the Marshall Steam Museum are available as well with Joint Tour Tickets discounted to $14 for adults and $7 for children. Parking is available in the event lot on Creek Road across from the mansion. Walk-up tours accepted. To register in advance, call 302-729-4280.
Friday, June 2, 2023
1:00 PM
Come explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion that Delaware has to offer with a one-hour tour, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose history and legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings you will see there today. You will get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people). $8 per adult $4 per child. Tours of the Marshall Steam Museum are available as well with Joint Tour Tickets discounted to $14 for adults and $7 for children. Parking is available in the event lot on Creek Road across from the mansion. Walk-up tours accepted. To register in advance, call 302-729-4280.
Saturday, June 3, 2023
8:30 PM
Join the park interpreter for an cool spring evening at the Oversee Farm Trail. This rural and remote location is perfect for avoiding excess light pollution that hides the glory of the night sky. You'll learn some facts about the moon, listen and learn about the nocturnal creatures that come out at night and even get to look at the moon through a telescope. A firepit is lit after the hike to roast some smores and enjoy the sounds of a spring evening.
Sunday, June 4, 2023
12:30 PM
Climb into an antique automobile or board one of our 1/8-scale trains and experience travel at the turn of the 20th century! Enjoy the splendor of Auburn Heights and tour the magnificent 1897 mansion that was home to three generations of the Marshall family. All admission options include entry into the newly renovated Marshall Steam Museum, which has special exhibits, a working 1930s Lionel electric train display, kids activities and more. Plenty of tickets available at the entry, no advance registration required. $12/adult (age 13 & up), $8/child (age 1-12), infants and members are free.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
10:00 AM
Join Auburn Valleys Superintendent for this free leisurely stroll through the park, exploring a different area of the park each month to encourage visitors to get to know the park a little better and to make connections with the superintendent. Meet at the park office on Benge Road. April (Yorklyn Bridge Trail) May (Auburn Valley Loop Trail) June (The Delaware/Pennsylvania Border Stone)
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
3:00 PM
Did you know that Purple Martins are geographically loyal and will return to the same nesting site year after year if it is still suitable? Adding new houses to colony sites can help birders accommodate growing purple martin families and increase their local bird population. AVSP is trying to help grow its own local colony, which in time will grow as these birds and their descendants return to our park! Join experienced birder Charles Shattuck as he leads us on a Purple Martins walk, and join him as he takes an inventory of their nests, get to see Purple Martin eggs and juvenile birds in this rare experience for the general public. Attendance is free and reservations are not required but to get a fair estimate of attendance we ask you to call the office with your expected group size at 302-729-4280. Meet across the street from the Yorklyn Post Office on Yorklyn Road.
Thursday, June 8, 2023
1:00 PM
Come explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion that Delaware has to offer with a one-hour tour, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose history and legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings you will see there today. You will get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people). $8 per adult $4 per child. Tours of the Marshall Steam Museum are available as well with Joint Tour Tickets discounted to $14 for adults and $7 for children. Parking is available in the event lot on Creek Road across from the mansion. Walk-up tours accepted. To register in advance, call 302-729-4280.
Friday, June 9, 2023
1:00 PM
Come explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion that Delaware has to offer with a one-hour tour, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose history and legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings you will see there today. You will get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people). $8 per adult $4 per child. Tours of the Marshall Steam Museum are available as well with Joint Tour Tickets discounted to $14 for adults and $7 for children. Parking is available in the event lot on Creek Road across from the mansion. Walk-up tours accepted. To register in advance, call 302-729-4280.
Thursday, June 15, 2023
1:00 PM
Come explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion that Delaware has to offer with a one-hour tour, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose history and legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings you will see there today. You will get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people). $8 per adult $4 per child. Tours of the Marshall Steam Museum are available as well with Joint Tour Tickets discounted to $14 for adults and $7 for children. Parking is available in the event lot on Creek Road across from the mansion. Walk-up tours accepted. To register in advance, call 302-729-4280.
Friday, June 16, 2023
1:00 PM
Come explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion that Delaware has to offer with a one-hour tour, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose history and legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings you will see there today. You will get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people). $8 per adult $4 per child. Tours of the Marshall Steam Museum are available as well with Joint Tour Tickets discounted to $14 for adults and $7 for children. Parking is available in the event lot on Creek Road across from the mansion. Walk-up tours accepted. To register in advance, call 302-729-4280.
Friday, June 16, 2023
3:00 PM
No goats, but lots of fun! Bring your bike for a leisurely ride on a different traileach month to get to an interpretive look around the park. Each month has a different theme and will encourage visitors to learn more about the plants and animals that live along the Red Clay Creek. April (Yorklyn Bridge Trail) Meet at the Paper Mill Parking Lot. May (Oversee Farm Trail) Meet at the Oversee Farm Trail. June (Auburn Valley Loop Trail) Meet at the Paper Mill Parking Lot. Free
Sunday, June 18, 2023
5:00 PM
Auburn Valley State Park welcomes Opera Delaware to Auburn Heights for a free outdoor experience of live music on the mansion grounds. The one-hour performance by four vocalists includes period pieces popular at the time of Auburn Heights construction and other operatic songs. Bring your own chairs or picnic blankets and enjoy music as the air cools. The first floor of the mansion will open 30 minutes before the performance to display the new summer exhibit. Enjoy this rare and free opportunity to start the summer off with beautiful sound! This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
1:00 PM
Come enjoy the cool spring weather and the beautiful outdoors on this one-hour hike. Learn about the cross-continental journey of Auburn Valleys new bridges, how they typify the industrial revolution which gives Yorklyn its flavor, and the planned arrival of new bridges in the future. Meet in the Paper Mill Parking Lot on Benge Road. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Book your spot by calling 302-239-5687. Free
Thursday, June 22, 2023
1:00 PM
Come explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion that Delaware has to offer with a one-hour tour, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose history and legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings you will see there today. You will get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people). $8 per adult $4 per child. Tours of the Marshall Steam Museum are available as well with Joint Tour Tickets discounted to $14 for adults and $7 for children. Parking is available in the event lot on Creek Road across from the mansion. Walk-up tours accepted. To register in advance, call 302-729-4280.
Friday, June 23, 2023
1:00 PM
Come explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion that Delaware has to offer with a one-hour tour, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose history and legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings you will see there today. You will get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people). $8 per adult $4 per child. Tours of the Marshall Steam Museum are available as well with Joint Tour Tickets discounted to $14 for adults and $7 for children. Parking is available in the event lot on Creek Road across from the mansion. Walk-up tours accepted. To register in advance, call 302-729-4280.
Saturday, June 24, 2023
1:00 PM
Join us for an exclusive look inside the historic paper mill located on Benge Road. This industrial site made paper from 1890 to the 2000s and is in a rare undisturbed condition. This is a wonderful opportunity for visitors to photograph a rustic industrial site and see the state of the Marshall Bros. Mill before it's rehabilitated into a museum space! Must be 14 years or older. Call the park office to register at 302-729-4280. $10 per person
Saturday, June 24, 2023
3:00 PM
Join us for an exclusive look inside the historic paper mill located on Benge Road. This industrial site made paper from 1890 to the 2000s and is in a rare undisturbed condition. This is a wonderful opportunity for visitors to photograph a rustic industrial site and see the state of the Marshall Bros. Mill before it's rehabilitated into a museum space! Must be 14 years or older. Call the park office to register at 302-729-4280. $10 per person
Thursday, June 29, 2023
1:00 PM
Come explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion that Delaware has to offer with a one-hour tour, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose history and legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings you will see there today. You will get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people). $8 per adult $4 per child. Tours of the Marshall Steam Museum are available as well with Joint Tour Tickets discounted to $14 for adults and $7 for children. Parking is available in the event lot on Creek Road across from the mansion. Walk-up tours accepted. To register in advance, call 302-729-4280.
Friday, June 30, 2023
1:00 PM
Come explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion that Delaware has to offer with a one-hour tour, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose history and legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings you will see there today. You will get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people). $8 per adult $4 per child. Tours of the Marshall Steam Museum are available as well with Joint Tour Tickets discounted to $14 for adults and $7 for children. Parking is available in the event lot on Creek Road across from the mansion. Walk-up tours accepted. To register in advance, call 302-729-4280.