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HISTORICAL OVERVIEW In 1638, two ships — the Kalmar Nyckel and the Fogel Grip — brought 30 people from Sweden to settle near present-day Wilmington, Del. They named their new home New Sweden. Ownership of the area changed several times during the 17th century. The Dutch took over the colony from the Swedish settlers, then View Website VIP Subscription

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