Heritage Tourism Position Hagley as a premier open-air historical site and Smithsonian Affiliate in Delaware to attract tourism partners, school groups, and corporate retreats seeking immersive, education-forward experiences tied to American industrial heritage.

Educational Partnerships Leverage the Hagley Library’s vast archives and specialized collections to offer research programs, student internships, and corporate knowledge series for universities, libraries, and business schools looking for primary-source materials on American enterprise.

Awarded Prestige Highlight the National Historic Landmark status, National Recreation Trail designation, and recent USA TODAY 10BEST recognition to attract sponsorships, grants, and partner programs with brands aligned to history, culture, and family-friendly experiences.

Experiential Programs Develop paid experiential offerings such as guided powder-yard demonstrations, worker-life tours, and family discovery days, plus digital/virtual tours, to diversify revenue streams and reach remote or school audiences.

Leadership & Outreach Capitalize on recent leadership appointments and ongoing community partnerships (e.g., philanthropic, cycling, and historical society collaborations) to pitch multi-year sponsorships, donor-advised funds, and joint marketing with aligned organizations.