Young women stand at the front of the church with candles on their head.

Sankta Lucia Celebration

First State National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Dec 8, 2019 at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM
  • Fees apply

Join our partners at the Old Swedes Historic Site for a traditional celebration of the Feast Day of Sankta Lucia, a holiday that is still marked by light and music in Sweden today. The Delaware Swedish Colonial Society and Old Swedes Historic Site co-sponsor the annual December celebration of Sankta Lucia in the historic Old Swedes Church (1698-99).

Parking is available at Old Swedes Historic Site and there is additional parking on the street or at Greenberg Supply at 809 E 5th St.

For More Information:
Old Swedes Historic Site
http://www.oldswedes.org/

Delaware Swedish Colonial Society
https://delawareswedes.com/

More information

Fees

Adults @ $10.00 each Children @ $5.00 (5-15 years old)

Location

Latitude and Longitude 39.738390, -75.540830

Schedule

Date:

Dec 8, 2019

Time:

1:00 PM, 3:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Event Type

  • Living History
  • Partner Program
Tags: winter celebrations, nps partner , findyourpark, swedish culture, tradition