OLD SWEDES FOUNDATION OF DELAWARE

WILMINGTON, DE

The Old Swedes Foundation of Delaware is a Washington D.C. based non-profit organization established in 1925 to preserve, maintain, and interpret the historic Swedish settlement of Wilmington, Delaware. The foundation’s mission is to promote public understanding and appreciation of the cultural, religious, and historical significance of the Swedish presence in the area.

The foundation is the home of the Old Swedes Historic Site, which includes the Old Swedes Church, the Hendrickson House, and the John Bull Mansion. The church, built in 1698, is the oldest church in the United States still standing in its original location. The Hendrickson House, built in 1788, is the oldest residence surviving in Delaware. The John Bull Mansion, built in 1805, is an example of early 19th-century architecture and features a brick-and-mortar garden wall.

The foundation holds regular guided tours of the historic site as well as special events such as concerts, lectures, and craft fairs. The foundation also offers educational programs for students and teachers.

The Old Swedes Foundation of Delaware is dedicated to preserving the Swedish heritage of the Wilmington area and providing a place for visitors to learn about its unique history.

OLD SWEDES FOUNDATION OF DELAWARE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WILMINGTON DE. US MID #8401000143

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 326,908 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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OLD SWEDES FOUNDATION OF DELAWARE

WILMINGTON
DE
19801-4421

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