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WelcomeThe 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 send us a message to learn more. New Sweden NewsNew brochureWe’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 exhibitOne of our recent ventures was to support the current traveling exhibit called “The Story of New Sweden” (“From Colony to Community”). This display is now available for your conference or special event highlighting local history. Send us an an email for more information.Circle of Friendship
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 |
