Hagley Museum And Library is located along the Brandywine River on the site of the first du Pont powder works. They provide a unique glimpse into American life at home and at work in the nineteenth century. The museum offers a diversity of restorations, exhibits and live demonstrations for visitors of all ages. The library house has an important collection of books, pamphlets, trade catalogs, manuscripts, photographs, ephemera and audiovisual materials documenting the history of American business and technology.