Areas Adjacent to the Church

A small park and amphitheater, located immediately to the west of the church, were begun in 1976 and dedicated in 1982. Today they are used for outdoor concerts in the summer.

Other Nearby Attractions

Wilmington has many attractions for tourists interested in colonial history and the fine arts.

We are within a quarter-mile of the berth of the Kalmar Nyckel. This recently-launched tall ship is a replica of the ship that brought the first settlers to New Sweden. Under the direction of Peter Minuit, this ship and a smaller vessel called the Vogel Grip left Europe in December of 1637. They sailed up the Delaware River in March of 1638, landing at the area known as The Rocks, about one-quarter mile east of the church on Seventh Street.

We are less than one mile from the five-star Hotel DuPont.

We are less than five miles from the Hagley Museum, with excellent displays and explanations of manufacturing activities in the nineteenth century and guided tours of the original du Pont powder works.

We are less than ten miles from

• Winterthur, the world-famous du Pont state housing an extensive collection of early American furnishings and decorative arts.
• Longwood Gardens, another world-famous du Pont estate with numerous gardens, both interior and exterior.
• the Brandywine River Museum, devoted to the regional school of magazine illustration and realistic paintings. The collection includes many works by Howard Pyle, Andrew Wyeth and Jamie Wyeth.
• Other Local Attractions, including New Castle -- a colonial port whose historic district contains many bed and breakfasts furnished in early American decor.