Old Swedes Church
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This 17th-century place of worship still celebrates holidays in the traditional Swedish fashion.

πŸ“œ 17th-century place of worship, part of First State National Historical Park since 2015.
πŸ” Built 1698-1699 on Fort Cristina burial grounds for Swedish congregation.

Why Go

β›ͺ One of the nation's oldest active church buildings.
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Celebrates traditional Swedish holidays like St. Lucia.
🚢 Explore original building, newer worship hall, large cemetery, and labyrinth.
🏑 Visit the early 18th-century Hendrickson House, a colonial Swedish farmhouse.

Why Avoid

⚠️ No public restroom facilities available.
🚫 National Parks Annual Passes not honored.

Tips

πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Guided and self-guided tours available.
πŸ“± Admission includes Self-Guided Cemetery Tour app.
πŸ—“οΈ Private group tours by appointment.

Cost

πŸ’° Tours: Adults $12, students/military/first responders $7, children 5 and under free.
🌳 Cemetery grounds walk $5 per person, under 6 years free.
πŸ†“ Members are always free.

Hours

πŸ•’ Tours available Thursday-Saturday 10 AM - 3 PM.

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

Auto parking available.

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