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watch a replica of the Swedes' ship sail by as you lunch at Timothy's watch a replica of the Swedes' ship sail by as you lunch at Timothy's Apr 2008 (angelvt)

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Wilmington, Delaware was first settled by the Swedish in 1638. Over time, the area has also been home to the Dutch, the British and the Quakers, a long diverse history that has left its mark on the surrounding area. Visit Fort Christina and experience what it was like to be one of the first colonists in Wilmington. The Delaware Art Museum, with a extensive collection of American art, celebrates the Brandywine School, a style of painting named for the nearby Brandywine Creek.

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