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Zwaanendael Museum

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Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 22, 2025
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Zwaanendael Museum: A Tribute to History

The Zwaanendael Museum commemorates Delaware's first European settlement established in 1631. Built in a Dutch-style architecture, it showcases significant local history.

Founded to honor the 300th anniversary of Delaware's earliest settlement, the museum mimics the design of the former City Hall in Hoorn, Netherlands. It features key 17th-century elements such as a stepped facade gable and carved stonework. Unique exhibits cover the fate of the HMS deBraak, a notable shipwreck from 1798, and local contributions to maritime history.

Noteworthy Highlights

📜 Exhibit on HMS deBraak

🌊 Local Maritime History

🗽 Architecture of Dutch Heritage

Accessible to all, this museum offers free entry and is ideal for tourists, history enthusiasts, and families seeking to explore Delaware's rich past.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Zwaanendael Museum

Architectural Replica

The museum's design replicates the city hall from Hoorn, Netherlands, showcasing Dutch architectural elements.

Historical Significance

It commemorates the 300th anniversary of Delaware's first European settlement established in 1631.

HMS deBraak

An exhibit details the ship's sinking in Delaware Bay in 1798, a significant maritime event.

Cultural Exhibits

The museum houses various exhibits related to Sussex County's local history and the shifting Delaware coastline.

Location

102 Kings Highway Lewes

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