Last updated: 3/7/2010
1124 E. 7th Ave.
Wilmington, DE 19801
PO Box 163
Yorklyn, DE 19736
Visits by appointment only except during special events posted on our web page www.colonialnewsweden.org
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Aleasa Hogate
phone: 856-678-5511
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Ruth Runkle
phone: 856-678-4544
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I envision our museum as the 1st stop for anyone interested in the heritage of the Swedish Colony founded in 1638 in the Delaware Valley before William Penn.
The organization was founded by Malcom Mackenzie, deceased, a visionary who wanted to make people aware of the wonderful early colonial history of the Delaware Valley that had nearly been forgotten.
Colonial Tools, model of Fort Christina; minature heritage figures and full size manequins depicting the early settlers; model of a Scandinavian Church-boat; Corner cut a way diorama of a Swedish corner fireplace; Lenape Indian artifacts and life size manequin; manequin of first black in the colony in 1639, and more.
A collection of hands on collonial games and repro clothing for children to try on. This museum is small but contains a wealth of information.
Small collection of books on New Sweden Colony.
We have several reenactors who particpate in local festivals and go to schools in the persona of the early settlers.
Access: General Public, Students, Scholars
Appointment required: Yes
We have a web site www.colonialnewsweden.org and
are in the process of establishing an on line newsletter.
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