A tangible link to these earliest days stands proudly in Wilmington: Holy Trinity Church, more affectionately known as Old Swedes Church. Consecrated in 1699, this venerable building is the oldest church in Delaware, still standing as it was initially built, offering a unique glimpse into the lives of the early European settlers in the Delaware Valley.
Holy Trinity (Old Swedes) Church: Standing Tall as Delaware’s Oldest Church
Old Swedes Church is a legacy of the New Sweden colony, established in the Delaware Valley in the mid-17th century. Built by Swedish settlers between 1698 and 1699, the church served the growing Lutheran congregation descended from the……