Delmarvelous Poultry
Great Hall Exhibitions
Delmarvelous Poultry
The history of poultry (chicken) farming on Delmarva is one of success through resilience and managing change.
Today, the broiler industry is one of the most successful sectors of the Delaware economy in terms of productivity growth.
Given its importance to the state of Delaware, it is fitting that the chicken industry is the subject of the largest of the Museum’s permanent exhibitions.
Among the many highlights of the exhibit is a chicken house (ca. 1923) that once belonged to Mrs. Cecile Long Steele.
The structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, but the road to the history hall of fame wasn't an easy one! Read more ...
The Museum's poultry exhibition provides visitors of all ages with a quality informational and educational experience focused on the industry, past, present and future.
Exhibit Goals
- Celebrate and highlight the importance of the chicken industry to Delaware
- Inform and educate the public with regard to modern chicken farming practices
- Provide interactive learning for students incorporating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) curriculum
Exhibit design / fabrication by
Kund & Associates
Mural by Natalie McIntryre
Thank to our exhibition sponsors!
