The UW-Whitewater football team and official travel party is scheduled to leave Madison Thursday evening via an NCAA Charter Flight to Dover, Delaware.
For fans planning on travelling to Dover for Saturday's NCAA Division III semifinal game vs. Wesley College, here is some travel information...
According to Mapquest, the driving distance from Whitewater to Dover is 883 miles and lists a driving time of 15 hours 30 minutes.
Delaware Airpark is the airport located in Dover, DE (DVX). Flying to a major airport in the Dover region would likely be easier on your budget.
The closest major airport is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL / KPHL). This airport is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is about 51 miles from the center of Dover, DE.
Another major airport is Atlantic City International Airport (ACY / KACY), which is in Atlantic City, New Jersey and is 55 miles from Dover, DE.
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI / KBWI) is in Baltimore, Maryland and is 61 miles from Dover, DE
The Weather Channel is forecasting mostly cloudy skies and a temperature in the mid-to-upper 40s in Dover for Saturday's UWW at Wesley playoff football game.
Note: There will be NO fan bus to Saturday's game.
The following is a short history of Delaware and the Dover region:
Delaware is the first of the original 13 colonies and is known as the First Capitol in the First State. The state of Delaware is the smallest state in geographic area behind only Rhode Island.
Dover is Delaware’s state capitol and has a population of 36,560. It is located in Kent County in the east-central part of the state. It is situated near the St. Jones River. The city received its name from William Penn in tribute to Dover, England. The Dover Air Force Base is situated in the area.
Dover was established in 1683. The city of Dover became the capital of Delaware in 1777. The central square of Dover recognized as "The Green" was the spot of numerous rallies and patriotic events. The well known American Revolution leader Caesar Rodney called Dover home. The topic of slavery was a contentious issue in Dover and the city was part of the Underground Railroad for slaves.
The city's central square, known as The Green, was the location of many rallies, troop reviews, and other patriotic events. To this day, The Green remains the heart of Dover's historic district.
Enjoy your travel to Saturday's game. Please travel safe!
GO WARHAWKS
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