Visit Copeland Maritime Center
There's always something to do at our Copeland Maritime Center! Get ready for the Great American Beaver Scavenger Hunt in neighboring Fort Christina Park on June 13. Discover our newest exhibit, Maiden Voyage of the KEY, Amsterdam, 1627 with a newly commissioned oil painting and historic maps. Visit us on SECOND SATURDAYS to explore history with hands-on activities.
Great American Beaver Scavenger Hunt
Our Second Saturday on June 13 brings the Great American Beaver Scavenger Hunt to Fort Christina Park from 1:00-4:00pm. Join this fun all-ages program -- and collect the pieces to make your own little American beaver craft.
NEW Exhibit: Maiden Voyage of the KEY
Maiden Voyage of the KEY, Amsterdam, 1627 features a newly commissioned oil painting by award-winning marine artist Patrick O’Brien. Discover the original Kalmar Nyckel’s first ceremonial sail in Amsterdam. New permanent exhibit.
Tall Ship Festival Tours at SAIL 250 Virginia
Kalmar Nyckel
is making special appearances for Sail 250 Virginia at these ports and dates:
Alexandria, VA, for deck tours June 12-14, at the
Norfolk, VA, Parade of Sail on June 19, and at
Sail Fest Cape Charles,, VA for deck tours June 20-21.
Wilmington River Cruises Return June 27
Adventure awaits! Kalmar Nyckel returns to Delaware for smooth river cruises on Wilmington’s Christina River from Saturday, June 27 - Thursday, July 2. All ages welcome to explore 17th century sailing on board. Kids enjoy "pirate life."
Independence Day, July 4 Free DE250 Riverfront Tours
Come aboard the Tall Ship of Delaware for free deck tours at Dravo Plaza on the Riverfront Wilmington, Saturday, July 4th from 2:00-7:00pm. Discover the life of a 17th century sailor with our volunteer crew. Ahoy!
Second Saturday, July 13 What’s In A Flag?
Join us in neighboring Fort Christina Park to explore the origins & symbolism of four flags from Fort Christina Park’s history: from Sweden, Finland, America, and Delaware. Then create your own!
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.