Auburn Heights Preserve

About this park

Auburn Heights Preserve in Yorklyn protects the former home of the Marshall family, who ran a steam-powered mill business in the Red Clay Valley. The preserve combines a family mansion, historic outbuildings and rolling grounds that reflect the story of Delaware's industrial past. The preserve is best known for its collection of working steam automobiles, described as the largest of its kind in the world. Guided tours give visitors a close look at these early machines and the Marshall family's history, and the surrounding grounds are pleasant for a quiet walk. Tours run about $8 to $15 depending on the program, while the grounds themselves are free to explore. It is a good choice for history lovers, vintage-machine enthusiasts and families who want something different from a typical park visit.