New Sweden Day
Schedule
Sat Mar 28 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Fort Christina National Historic Landmark | Wilmington, DE
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Join us for a free, family-friendly event to commemorate the arrival of the Swedes and Finns on this date in 1638. Enjoy activities for all ages at Fort Christina Park - First State National Historical Park - in Wilmington, Del. from 1:00–4:00 PM. www.facebook.com/FortChristinaParkStep into 1638 with living history demonstrations, booming cannon fire demonstrations, music, ceremony, “Finding Fort Christina” activity, cultural displays, and plenty of food and fun for all ages. The neighboring Kalmar Nyckel Foundation’s Copeland Maritime Center will be open for self-guided tours. KalmarNyckel.org/copelandcenter
Presented by the New Sweden Alliance in partnership with participating member organizations, this event welcomes visitors of all ages to commemorate Delaware’s earliest European settlement.
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Where is it happening?
Fort Christina National Historic Landmark, 1110 E 7th St, Wilmington, DE 19801-4502, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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