WELCOME
Welcome to Historic Downtown Dover
We drive business and job opportunities, growth of economic and cultural assets & development of commercial and residential real estate, while preserving our historic qualities.
- Strategic Master Plan
- Development Director Application
- RFQ - 120 S. Governors
- Our Mission & Values
- Organizational Structure
- Partnership Board & Staff
- Planning Committees
- 2022 Annual Report
OUR HISTORY
Historically Happening in Dover
Dover was founded as the court town for newly established Kent County in 1683 by William Penn, the proprietor of the territory generally known as the "Lower Counties on the Delaware."
- Downtown Dover History
VISIT DOWNTOWN
What is the Capital Key?
A program of the Downtown Dover Partnership Merchant Committee whereby residents, shoppers, visitors and friends of downtown can access value, savings, and special offers from participating downtown merchants. There is no cost to participate!
- Save Downtown with The Capital Key
- All Businesses (A-Z)
- Arts
- Banks
- Bed & Breakfast
- Meeting Venue
- Museums
- Parks
- Personal Services
- Public Buildings
- Restaurants & Taverns
- Retail
- Parking Downtown
- Download Map & Complete Listing - PDF
DOING BUSINESS HERE
Opening Your Own Business?
New business start-ups can happen easier and faster in Dover. Why? Every place you need to register and license your business is practically within walking distance of downtown.
- Guide for Merchants
- Top Ten Reasons
- How the DDP Works for You
- Incentives
- Download Development Boundary Map
- Partners & Resources
EVENTS CALENDAR
It's Historically Happening Downtown
Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date on all our events or call us at 302-678-2940.
- Painted Crosswalks
- First Saturday
- Busking Program
- Paint Dover
- Window Contest
- Capital City Market
CONTACT US
Downtown Dover Partnership
101 West Loockerman Street, Suite 1B
Dover, DE 19904

Phone: 302-678-2940
- Newsletter
- Contact Information

Events

The Downtown Dover Partnership invites the community to participate in a variety of events throughout the year. The following events are hosted by the Downtown Dover Partnership. Check back for updates about additional events taking place, or visit the Downtown Dover Facebook page for more.

⚠ Painted Crosswalks - Deadline to apply: August 28th, 2023