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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Mount
Pleasant Meeting House is a restored sanctuary and parsonage
that provides a serene and simple setting
for special ceremonies, intimate events
and unique occasions. The parsonage’s
Victorian-decorated parlor offers a unique waiting room for bridal
parties and guests of honor. Both the parsonage and the meeting
house are situated on the grounds of Bellevue State Park.
PROPERTY HISTORY
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HOSPITALITY WITH A NATURALDIFFERENCE
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Mount Pleasant Meeting House
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
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Vestibule
Entrance
Lectern
Site Specifications:Number of rooms 2
Total capacity 120
A/V capabilities NO
Handicapped accessible NO
Kitchen facilities NO
Outdoor capabilities NO
Overnight accommodations NO
Take a step back to a simpler time, to a tranquil erawhen the setting was once a house of worship andmeeting place for those who had a hand in shapingDelaware’s future … and to a property that is now listedon the National Register of Historic Places. Located onthe grounds of what was once an estate and is now aspectacular Delaware State Park, the Mount PleasantMeeting House is ideal for hosting a wedding or otherspecial ceremony, an intimate gathering for family andfriends, or a unique event for colleagues and dignitaries.
The Mount Pleasant Meeting House is easily accessiblefrom I-95 and is within 30 minutes driving distance fromPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania; and two hours from NewYork City and Washington, D.C.
FACILITY DETAILS MOUNT PLEASANT MEETING HOUSELocation: 1009 Philadelphia Pike • Wilmington, DE 19809
Contact: Regional Facility ManagerAddress: Bellevue State Park
720 Carr RoadWilmington, DE 19809
E-mail: [email protected]: 302-761-6952 Fax: 302-761-4685