Blue Ball BarnALAPOCAS RUN STATE PARKWILMINGTON, DELAWARE
Delaware’s past and present are brought together in this two-story
stone barn that showcases a collection of unique cultural artifacts
in a contemporary multifunctional space.
Situated in scenic Alapocas Run State Park
in northern Delaware, and convenient to
major roads and highways, the conference center’s galleries house
the Delaware Folk Art Collection and offer spacious reception
and meeting rooms. The conference center includes a large open
banquet room in the original hayloft and a secluded courtyard for
picturesque outdoor accommodations.
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HOSPITALITY WITH A NATURALDIFFERENCE
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Hay Room
Straw Room
Lobby
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Elevator
Second Floor
Number of rooms 4
Total capacity 250
A/V capabilities YES
Handicapped accessible YES
Kitchen facilities NO
Outdoor capabilities YES
Overnight accommodations NO
Renovations to the historic Blue Ball Dairy Barn beganin 2004, recapturing an idyllic time of the past. Threeyears later, the barn opened to the public as a showcasedestination, complete with heritage relics andcontemporary amenities. The special exhibit space isdedicated to the agricultural and rural history of thearea and provides a unique setting for both businessfunctions and private affairs. The facility, which receivedLEED certification for its environmentally-friendlydesign, is ideal for training and conferences, and thesecluded courtyard can be used for tented and otheroutdoor functions.
Blue Ball Barn is easily accessible from I-95 and Route202 and is within 30 minutes driving distance fromPhiladelphia and West Chester, Pennsylvania; and twohours from New York City and Washington, D.C.
FACILITY DETAILS BLUE BALL BARNLocation: 1914 West Park Drive • Wilmington, DE 19803
Contact: Regional Facility ManagerAddress: Bellevue State Park
720 Carr RoadWilmington, DE 19809
E-mail: [email protected]: (302) 577-1164Fax: (302) 577-1167
Site Specifications:
Second Floor
First Floor
Courtyard
Calving Room
Milking Parlor (Exhibit)
Entrance
Lobby
Vending
Restroom
Restroom
Elevator
FIRST FLOOR
Office
