Visit Copeland Maritime Center
There's always something to do at our Copeland Maritime Center! Discover our newewst exhibit, Maiden Voyage of the KEY, Amsterdam, 1627 with a newly commissioned oil painting and historic maps. Visit us for SECOND SATURDAYS with hands-on history crafts and activities (included with your Admission). Don’t miss OPENING DAY of Sailing Season with a special DE250 dockside celebration, free museum admission, indoor/outdoor activities for all ages, and afternoon ship tours (12:00-4:00pm). Captain Kidd’s Pirate Day arrives early this year - on Saturday, May 23 from 12:00-4:00pm. Arrgh!
Opening Day Free Museum and Ship Tours, Cannon Salute, Saturday, May 2
Celebrate the Tall Ship of Delaware's start of sailing season with free museum tours and indoor/outdoor activities from 10:00am-4:00pm. Free ship tours 12:00-4:00pm and DE250 celebration/cannon salute at 11:15am. Food trucks and more.
Voices of the First Peoples: Lenape Indian Tribe of Del., Saturday, May 9, 1:00-4:00pm
Explore the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware’s cultural traditions & history at this free event. Sample native foods, hear Chief Dennis Coker, plus a new documentary screening featuring tribal elders, and more. Hosted by Delaware Humanities.
River Cruises, Day Sails in Delaware
Tickets are now on sail for our first river cruises and day sails in Wilmington and Historic New Castle. Bring your friends and family to relax and explore the Riverfront. Adventure awaits aboard our majestic Swedish flagship. Book today.
AHOY Mateys! Saturday, May 23, 12:00pm
Don’t miss our 6th annual day inspired by Captain Kidd returns with Tall Ship of Delaware ship tours, sword school, cannon & black smith demonstrations, pirate stories, songs, crafts, and much more. Free admission and parking.
Sail 250 Festival Appearances in June/July
Find Kalmar Nyckel at Sail 250 Tall Ship festivals special appearances. Dates and ports are posted on our Tour page. Look for us in Virginia and more ports in June and July 2026.
Great American Beaver Scavenger Hunt, June 13
Second Saturday, June 13, 1:00-4:00pm join the Great American Beaver Scavenger Hunt for all ages at Fort Christina Park and collect pieces to make your own American beaver.
Halloween Ghost Ship Saturday, October 17
Get ready for an afternoon of spooky not scarey fun: indoor Ghost Ship tours, pumpkin painting, Kalmar Nyckel ship tours, ghost stories, costume parade, crafts, food trucks, and more.