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Zwaanendael Museum: Colony Tour

Date and Time

Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM

Location

Zwaanendael Museum
102 Kings Highway
Lewes, DE  19958
USA

Event Contact(s)

Emily Buckingham
302-703-2568 (p)

Category

Special Events

Registration Info

Registration is not Required

About this event

This event is exclusively for Village Volunteers members and volunteers.

Discover the fascinating history of the Zwaanendael Colony and the Zwaanendael Museum. Founded by the Dutch in 1631, the Zwaanendael Colony was the first European settlement in what is now Delaware, established as a whaling and trading post near present-day Lewes. Though short-lived, the colony marked an important chapter in the region’s early colonial history. The Zwaanendael Museum, built in 1931 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the settlement, showcases exhibits on Delaware’s maritime, military, and cultural heritage, offering visitors a glimpse into Lewes’ rich past.

If you’re interested in attending, please RSVP by Tuesday, March 3rd to the Village office at 302-703-2568 or info@villagevolunteer.org. Members who need transportation should call to request a ride no later than Wednesday, March 4th.