New Sweden Alliance Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, cooperative association of member organizations assembled with a common vision of celebrating New Sweden Colony—the significant heritage, present globalization, and future promise—by promoting the culture, history, and contributions of the colony, founded in 1638 in the Delaware Valley. New Sweden Alliance Incorporated voting membership includes the following organizations: American Swedish Historical Museum Delaware Swedish Colonial Society Delaware Valley Finnish Americans Finnish-American Society of the Delaware Valley Kalmar Nyckel Foundation New Sweden Centre Old Swedes Foundation Sister Cities of Wilmington, Inc. The Swedish Colonial Society Vasa Order Voting member organizations work together with affiliate organizations to accomplish the goals and increase public knowledge of New Sweden Colony.