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FFNCC "First Finns in America" Trip to New Sweden Colony, Delaware
The trip is postponed until Fall 2020
The first Finns arrived in 1638 and settled in the New Sweden Colony (now Wilmington Delaware) on the tall ship Kalmar Nyckel.
FFNCC is organizing a trip to see this remarkable colony and to sail on the Kalmar Nyckel.
The cost is estimated to be $100/person and will include:
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Round-trip transportation via private coach from the Washington DC area
(departing around 8 am and returning about 6 pm)
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Continental breakfast on the bus
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Admission to tours of historic sites, including the Old Swedes Church
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A 1.5 hour ride up the Christina River on the Kalmar Nyckel
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Quick list of upcoming events
FFNCC at a Glance
Events organized by Finlandia Foundation NCC
Stay tuned!
Events organized by Friends of FFNCC
April 7, May 5, June 2
Embassy of Finland: Mind-Building exhibit, presents Finnish public libraries and library architecture throughout time
To see events by other organizations,
click here to open Events by Friends of FFNCC page.
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Founded in 1959
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Non-profit organization
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250 members
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Maintains Finnish & Finnish-American traditions
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Promotes Finnish culture
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Organizes cultural & social activities
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Advances knowledge about Finland
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Provides grants & scholarships to individuals and not-for-profit entities of the Washington DC metropolitan area for presentations, projects, and performances that promote Finnish and Finnish-American culture
