In the Council Chamber of Elizabeth Battell's Golden Fleece Tavern

At Dover on December 7, 1787, Delaware became the first state to ratify the Constitution of the United States. In convention, the deputies of the people of Delaware, having seriously considered the federal Constitution proposed and agreed upon by the deputies of the United States in the general convention held at Philadelphia on September 17, 1787, approved, assented to, ratified, and confirmed it fully, freely, and entirely on behalf of themselves and their constituents. The act was completed in convention at Dover and subscribed by representatives from Sussex County, Kent County, and Newcastle County, including James Latimer as president.

Dover, Delaware · United States