Alexis B.
5/4/2025
Fort Christina was the fort established by Swedish settlers who founded the colony of New Sweden in 1638. The colonists landed at "The Rocks" at the confluence of the Brandywine and Christina...
Fort Christina National Historic Landmark
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1110 E 7th St
Wilmington, DE 19801
Fort Christina National Historic Landmark, located in Wilmington, Delaware, commemorates the arrival of Swedish and Finnish settlers in 1638 and their establishment of the New Sweden colony. The site features the Swedish Tercentenary Monument, crafted by renowned sculptor Carl Milles, and serves as a significant location on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.
The park offers free interpretive tours, educational programs, and family-friendly events throughout the summer and fall, allowing visitors to explore the rich history of the area. Children can participate in activities to earn Junior Ranger badges, while collectors can obtain National Park Passport stamps at the nearby Kalmar Nyckel Foundation.
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3.05 reviews
Mr F G And Mrs M S.
1/15/2025
The staff were very friendly. The park were closed most of the time. There is a museum nearby where you can ask someone if there is any ranger available to open the park. The park itself is small....
Bruce K.
1/2/2015
Chained and locked up for the winter, which is a bummer. It would have been nice to walk through here and perhaps hear the voices of the original settlers from 1638. You see, back then a bunch of...
Em K.
6/18/2016
The park is open for summer 2016! May 28-September 5, 2016 Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 am-4:00 pm Special Dates: Open Memorial Day (May 30), July 4th, and Labor Day (September 5) Docents are on site...
Patrick L.
3/24/2016
You can look in the fence, but it is locked and o let open during the events. Looks nice, but in a rough area of town. It says closed on national park website. The old swede church is open and has...
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