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New Castle Presbyterian Church

About The New Castle Presbyterian Church

Originally a Dutch Reformed Church for Calvinist worship, this 1707 church and meeting house is now an operational Presbyterian Church in the heart of Old New Castle.

The first Calvinish congregation formed in New Castle in 1651 and was taken over by British colonists and converted to the Presbyterian faith in 1657. The structure that now houses worshippers was erected as the first Presbyterian church in Delaware, and remains in authentic restored condition to this day. 

Today, the site is used in active worship as well as for community events. The Church grounds also contain a cemetery and memorial garden. Any Church facilities are able to be reserved, see the policy page of the official website for details.

You can find information about church decorum and practices on the Church’s visitor info page. For events outside of worship, check the calendar of events and busy times to better plan your visit.

Tours:
The Church grounds are open for self-guided tours throughout the year. Livestream worship services are available for remote viewing Sundays at 10:30 AM. 

Logistics:
On street parking is available throughout the Historic New Castle area.

Hours:
Service takes place 10:30 AM on Sundays.

Admission:
When open to the public, Church admission is free with no tickets required.

Getting Here:
Address: 25 E 2nd St, New Castle, DE 19720
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Fun Facts

  • Today’s congregation in the New Castle Presbyterian Church is made up of over 200 members.
  • The original worship site for New Castle Presbyterians prior to the Church construction in 1707 stood along the Strand, neighboring Packet Alley and the Delaware River.
  • Although the Church building was erected in 1707, the pews were not installed inside until 1801.
  • The blue-green interior paint scheme is authentic to the original structure according to the first coat of paint under ten layers in one cornice.

Know Before You Go

Disabled parking is available at the Church entrance. Be sure to check the website and calendar for updates and events.

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