Old Swedes Historic Site — Attraction in Wilmington

Nice tour of the historic church. The docent was very friendly and knowledgeable. They take you in the church and talk about it's history and some points of interest. There is a fee, but it is very nominal. And it included the Hendrickson House and graveyard. All told, the entire tour took less than an hour. The graveyard is self-guided. There is an audio tour, and signage. Bring bug spray! Also, no public restrooms. We thought it was interesting. This is part of the First State Historic Park, which also includes Fort Christina and the Kalmar Nyckel Tall...

This old church is a Wilmington landmark. The interior is gorgeously plain, in the Lutheran style, with exquisite stained glass windows, hard wooden pews, and memorials to the congregation's various "movers and shakers" from time long past. Each year, the Swedish tradition of Lucia is performed in a moving, candlelit ceremony. The graveyard that surrounds the church contains tombstones, old and new, that remind us of the impermanence and beauty of the...

The only way to go inside the church is by a guided tour and you have to call them in advance to book. If you are just passing through like us, all you can do is wander inside the compound and take pictures of the church exterior and tombs. They do provide a handful of information boards as reference. The young lady at the Visitor Center wanted nothing to do with us and was very unhelpful. No public restrooms here (or any visitor facilities for...