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The Kalmar Nyckel Foundation is a non-profit educational organization with a mission of “preserving and promoting the cultural and maritime heritage of Delaware and the Delaware Valley for the education and enrichment of all.”  The Foundation is a volunteer-based organization that built, owns, and operates the Tall Ship of Delaware, Kalmar Nyckel.

The tall ship Kalmar Nyckel serves as a floating classroom and an inspirational platform for educational outreach.  We offer people of all ages a variety of sea- and land-based learning and recreational experiences.

The Kalmar Nyckel Foundation is a unique resource in the greater Delaware community.  We are known for innovative educational and outreach programs.  We also serve as a catalyst for social and economic development in and beyond the state of Delaware. 

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Did you know: That "the Rocks" made famous in Delaware by Peter Minuit were actually used as the landing for the first expedition?