Kalmar Nyckel Foundation

Organization Mission:

Preserving and promoting the cultural and maritime heritage of Delaware and the Delaware Valley for the education and enrichment of all.

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Support the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation's education mission and the work of The Tall Ship of Delaware! We deliver innovative educational programs for students of all ages through school, community, and public programs on our ship and Copeland Maritime Center campus and museum. Your gift will support:

Field Trips on our ship and shore: We offer unforgettable hands-on and virtual programs with a special focus on schools for underserved children and youth. Students explore the history of Delaware, STEM concepts related to sailing, teamwork, communication skills, the life of a 17th century sailor, and more.
Classroom Programs: We teach economic lessons about trade, choice, and scarcity, as well as the history of Delaware's maritime Underground Railroad by bringing our education teams and materials to classrooms across the state (in-person and virtually).
Community Programs: We host major community events and education programs on our Copeland Maritime Center campus at little or no cost thanks to important sponsor and donor funding.
Ship Maintenance Fund: Our well-maintained ship requires annual maintenance of its wood structure and carvings, mechanical systems, safety equipment, rigging, sails and much more. Each winter there are new repairs. Your gift will help us prepare for the next sailing season, for schools and the public!

About Kalmar Nyckel Foundation

The Kalmar Nyckel Foundation (KNF) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit volunteer-based educational organization whose hallmark is hands-on learning and educational experiences for the enrichment of all. Through school field trips, community events, classroom programs, and both public and private sails, the Foundation reaches more than 35,000 people annually on ship and shore. KNF built, owns and operates Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware, a full-scale replica of the Swedish naval ship that founded the colony of New Sweden in 1638.

One of the State’s great educational resources, launched in 1997, the Kalmar Nyckel delivers on its education mission in Delaware and by voyaging more than 2,400 nautical miles from May through October to ports on the Eastern Seaboard. The ship has professional officers and a crew of trained volunteers who bring a wide range of skills and experiences on board.

Opened in 2015 on Wilmington's East 7th Street Peninsula, the Tatiana and Gerret Copeland Maritime Center, is home to the ship as well as a museum and year-round riverfront center for hands-on learning, school field trips, public events, and private rentals for business and social events. Self-guided and private group tours of our exhibits are available. Learn more at KalmarNyckel.org or call 302.429.7447 to request a tour.

Organization Details

Name:
Kalmar Nyckel Foundation

EIN: 516015181

Street Address:
Kalmar Nyckel Foundation

1124 East 7th Street

City: Wilmington

State: DE Zip: 19801

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Website:
https://www.KalmarNyckel.org

Counties Served: New Castle, Kent, Sussex

Office Locations: Wilmington

Sectors: Arts & Culture, Community Improvement, Education, Environment, Kids, Museums & Historical, Science & Technology, Volunteerism, Workforce

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Chemours Environmental Champion Donation Bonus Prize (2nd Place)