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Welcome

The New Sweden Centre is an interpretive center for the colonial history of the Delaware Valley, featuring "Hands-On-History" displays of artifacts from the Prehistoric era to the American War for Independence, with a special focus on native Americans and the New Sweden Colony.

The Centre, headquartered in Wilmington, De., also offers educational outreach programs and historic reenactors. Browse the website and an email send us a message to learn more.

New Sweden News

Join us to celebrate Colonists' Day

New Sweden Centre will celebrate Colonists' Day April 14th.
  • Free admission
  • 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Fort Christina Park, Wilmington, 1122 E. 7th Street Wilmington, DE 19801 Click here for a map.
  • Wreath Ceremony at the Carl Milles Monument
  • Little Key sail-by and cannon salute
  • Entertainment by the Fiddlers Three and featured artist Ruthanne Ankney, accordionist.
  • Craft demonstrations
  • Historical society displays
  • Re-enactors
  • Food
  • Children's games
  • Spring flowers for sale and more.

We invite groups or individuals interested in space to promote colonial history. You must register before March 13th. Send us an email or call 302-429-0464 to reserve space.

The story of Black Anthony

Click here to learn about Antoni Swart, the African who lived in New Sweden. This 10-page slide show is a synopsis by Abdullah Muhammad of his soon to be released book: Africans in New Sweden, The Untold Story.

New brochure

We’re excited that we have a new brochure of New Sweden sites throughout Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland. There’s a map to show the locations and contact details for each location/organization are listed on the reverse side. Feel free to print off your own copy!

Traveling exhibit

One of our recent ventures was to support the current traveling exhibit called “Colony to Community: The Story of New Sweden” This display, developed by the American Swedish Historical Museum, is now available for your conference or special event highlighting local history. Send us an an email for more information.

Circle of Friendship

 Guests hold hands to form a circle of friendship around the monument  
Participants at the New Sweden Forum create a "Circle of Friendship" around the New Sweden Heritage Monument. The tradition was started when the Pennsivlle, N.J. monument was dedicated June 6th, 2004. The ceremony honors the bond of friendship formed by the Lenape and the Swedish settlers of the 17th century. This year's forum was held June 6, marking the 5th Anniversary of the monument.






 


 

"The Landing of the Swedes" by Stanley M. Arthurs depicts the first contact in 1638 between the Swedish settlers and Native Americans. The meeting took place along the Christina River in present-day Wilmington.

The image is made possible through the generosity of the Permanent Collection of the University of Delaware


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