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Set Sail With the Kalmar Nyckel: The Tall Ship of Delaware

By Jessica Horstmann on Apr. 09, 2025

History lovers and adventure seekers, get ready—the Kalmar Nyckel is back for the 2025 season! This iconic Tall Ship of Delaware is setting sail once again, offering unforgettable experiences along Wilmington’s Christina River and Historic New Castle’s scenic Battery Park. Whether you're a history…

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Navigating History: Kalmar Nyckel Foundation Celebrates Black History Month

By Jessica Horstmann on Jan. 28, 2024

Delve into the maritime marvels of Wilmington's Underground Railroad this Black History Month with the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation (KNF). On Saturday, February 3, from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m., KNF will…

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24 Reasons to Visit Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley in 2024

By Jessica Horstmann on Jan. 15, 2024

Welcome to 2024! It’s time to dive into the next chapter, beginning with planning an incredible visit to Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley. It’s an escape that's just around the corner but feels like a completely different world. It's budget-friendly, diverse, and has that cozy historic town vibe…

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Kalmar Nyckel’s 25th Anniversary and 2023 Sailing Season

By Jessica Horstmann on May 05, 2023

Discover the Kalmar Nyckel during your next Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley getaway. The Tall Ship of Delaware is a replica of the original Swedish ship that landed in what is now Fort Christina…

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The Tall Ship, Kalmar Nyckel Celebrates 25 Years in Wilmington, Delaware

By Jessica Horstmann on May 29, 2022

The tall ship Kalmar Nyckel, the First State’s own replica of the Swedish ship that landed in New Castle, Delaware in 1638, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary. Over these last 25 years, the Kalmar…

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The Tall Ship of Delaware is Set to Sail Again for the 2021 Season

By Jessica Horstmann on Apr. 21, 2021

Discover a unique outdoor experience when you sail on board Kalmar Nyckel, the Tall Ship of Delaware. The Kalmar Nyckel provides a unique, hands-on experience at the intersection of adventure and…

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The Kalmar Nyckel to Make Two Special Appearances . . .

By Jen Boes on Oct. 13, 2020

Mark your calendars! The Tall Ship Kalmar Nyckel is making a special appearance in historic New Castle on Saturday, October 17. The ship will dock at the public pier in Battery Park. Not sure where…

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Take a Trip Back in Time with the New Kalmar Nyckel Foundation Exhibit, Tall Ship Time Machine

By Jessica Horstmann on Apr. 20, 2020

“Wouldn’t it be fun to take passengers on a sail back when the original Kalmar Nyckel first crossed the Atlantic in 1638?,” Sam Heed, the senior historian and director of education for the Kalmar…

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Shiver me timbers! Pirates will Soon be Taking Over Greater Wilmington!

By Jessica Horstmann on May 01, 2019

Ahoy, me hearties… The Kalmar Nyckel Foundation will be hosting its 5 th Wilmington Pirate Festival on Saturday, June 29, from 10 am- 4 pm at the Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard and Copeland Maritime Center…

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