Delaware, the second smallest state in the U.S., certainly has no shortage of fascinating history to discover. Stretching all the back in time to 1631 when European whalers and traders settled here, many of its towns have managed to retain their historic charm, making them feel like they’ve been frozen in time. Today, these small communities offer curious travelers a chance to step back into the past through their well-preserved architecture, first-rate museums, as well as their decades-old cultural events.