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Way back in 1638 a group of Swedish and Finnish settlers arrived in what is now Wilmington, Delaware. The settlers established a fort and built the Holy Trinity Church which today forms the heart of the historic Old Swedes Historic Site. The church was obviously very well constructed and has survived the centuries to become one of the oldest structures in Delaware. The adjacent burial ground served the fort and is also where many prominent local and regional individuals were buried. The site is also home to the historic Hendrickson House which dates back to 1722 and was moved to the site from Ridley Township. The site is well worth a visit for anyone interested in the history of Wilmington and Delaware.

Old Swedes Historic Site, 606 N. Church Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, 302 652 5629

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