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New Sweden Collection

New Sweden, a small town in Delaware founded by Swedish immigrants in the 17th century, is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered

Background imageNew Sweden Collection: EXPL2A-00165

EXPL2A-00165
Map of colonial New Sweden in America, 1638-1685. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a 17th-century map

Background imageNew Sweden Collection: SWEDISH COLONISTS & NATIVE AMERICANS. Swedish colonists trading with Delaware Native Americans at

SWEDISH COLONISTS & NATIVE AMERICANS. Swedish colonists trading with Delaware Native Americans at New Sweden, Delaware. Line engraving, Swedish, 1702

Background imageNew Sweden Collection: Peter Minuit buys Manhattan Island in 1626 from American Indian people

Peter Minuit buys Manhattan Island in 1626 from American Indian people, with trade goods worth around US
2907824 Peter Minuit buys Manhattan Island in 1626 from American Indian people, with trade goods worth around US. Peter Minuit, aka Pieter Minuit, Pierre Minuit or Peter Minnewit, c.1580/1585 -1638

Background imageNew Sweden Collection: Colonial farmers in New Sweden, 1600s

Colonial farmers in New Sweden, 1600s
Swedish settlers harvesting wheat in Delaware, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageNew Sweden Collection: Colonists of New Sweden

Colonists of New Sweden
Clothing of Swedish settlers in colonial Delaware, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageNew Sweden Collection: Old Swedes Church, Wilmington, Del, c1897. Creator: Unknown

Old Swedes Church, Wilmington, Del, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Old Swedes Church, Wilmington, Del, c1897. Holy Trinity Church, also known as Old Swedes was consecrated in 1699, by a predominantly Swedish congregation formerly of the colony of New Sweden

Background imageNew Sweden Collection: Delaware settled by colonists from Sweden, 1600s

Delaware settled by colonists from Sweden, 1600s
Swedish settlers landing at Paradise Point, Delaware, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageNew Sweden Collection: Swedish settlement at Fort Christina, Delaware

Swedish settlement at Fort Christina, Delaware
Fort Christina under siege by the Dutch in 1655 (now Wilmington, Delaware). Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a contemporary illustration by Campanius

Background imageNew Sweden Collection: Soldier in New Sweden

Soldier in New Sweden
Swedish soldier in colonial Delaware, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageNew Sweden Collection: SWEDISH COLONISTS, 1702. Swedish colonists trading with Delaware Native Americans at New Sweden

SWEDISH COLONISTS, 1702. Swedish colonists trading with Delaware Native Americans at New Sweden, Delaware. Colored Swedish engraving, 1702

Background imageNew Sweden Collection: DELAWARE: SWEDISH COLONY. Swedish colonists in Delaware reaping with sickles: American engraving

DELAWARE: SWEDISH COLONY. Swedish colonists in Delaware reaping with sickles: American engraving, 19th century



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New Sweden, a small town in Delaware founded by Swedish immigrants in the 17th century, is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. With its charming historic buildings and quaint streets lined with shops and cafes, it offers a glimpse into the past while also embracing modern amenities. The town's rich cultural heritage is evident in its annual Swedish festival, where visitors can enjoy traditional food, music, and dancing. Whether you're exploring the local museums or taking a leisurely stroll along the riverfront, it has something for everyone to enjoy. So come visit this unique slice of Scandinavian history right here in America.