In the heart of Wilmington’s most historic district is Old Swedes Church. This gorgeous church is one of the oldest buildings in the country and its graveyard is hauntingly beautiful.
Not only is Old Swedes Church the oldest in Delaware, but it’s the oldest church building still used for worship in America itself.
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This stunning chapel was built in 1698 by the original Swedish settlers in the Wilmington area, near the Rocks.
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After 320 years, you can still find the Church holding services and offering tours of the building and the famous burial ground.
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Old Swedes Graveyard dates back to 1638 and is the final resting place of more than 15,000 people.
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If you love history, you’ll enjoy strolling the paths and observing the names and dates on the grave markers. Many of these people were buried more than a hundred years before America earned independence.
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Such a storied cemetery isn’t without its secrets, though. Many historians and paranormal investigators believe spirits roam this ground.
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Old Swedes Historic Site offers ghost tours in the fall, so you can embark on a paranormal journey of your own.
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Thousands of souls call this site their final resting spot — and many seek to make an impression on visitors in an attempt to tell their story.
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Visit the Old Swedes Graveyard or a bone-chilling experience and a walk through more than 300 years of Delaware history.
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Visit the Old Swedes website here for more information on planning a tour.
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Address: 606 Church Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801
If you want to learn more about the history of the church itself, read The Oldest Church In Delaware Dates Back To The 1600s And You Need To See It.
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