Come and join us for our various events! We celebrate heritage and both traditional Swedish and American Holidays. There is always something going on at the American Swedish Historical Museum. See below for scheduled events. All events will take place at the Museum unless otherwise noted. Please check with the Museum to confirm dates and other details.
For information about Scandinavian related events in the region click here>>
If you enjoyed the meal for Hidden Treasures, here are the recipes: Chicken Marbella and Paella Rice
March 20th, 6pm-Spring Ting
Don't miss ASHM's annual auction and dinner fundraiser. This year's Outstanding Achievement Award recipient is sculptor Albert Paley. To learn more about his work,check out his website. We will feature a silent auction at the event, in addition to an on-line auction from March 5th-18th, which you can participate in at www.biddingforgood.com/americanswedish. All proceeds from the Spring Ting Event and Auctions benefit the museums exhibits and educational programs.
To RSVP for Spring Ting, please call (215) 389-1776 or e-mail info@americanswedish.org by March 12th.
March 28th, 2-4pm-Easter Workshop
Bring the whole family for our annual Easter celebration. The event will include a children's craft workshop, dressing up as Easter witches (a Swedish tradition), face painting and an Easter egg hunt on the museum's grounds (weather permitting).
Admission is $6 per person. Children under 2 are free.
To sign up or see the Easter Workshop Flyer, click here >>
Successful Sustainability: Green Buildings and Sustainability, April 14th 6:30-8:30pm
Come and mingle with Philadelphia's business community and listen to speakers from Sustainable Pittsburgh, the Delaware Valley Green Buildings Council, the Mayor's Office on Sustainability of the City of Philadelphia, and the Swedish Embassy. Members $25, Non-Members $30.
To sign up, click here >>
Genealogy Club, April 17th 12-3pm
Interested in starting genealogy research? Members of the Genealogy Club will be offering 30 minute appointments for people getting started on their own research projects. Call (215) 389-1776 for more information on how to sign up.
See the Genealogy Club flyer here >>
Spring Cooking Class, April 24th 10:30am-2pm
This Spring's cooking class will focus on refreshing fare for the summertime, including summer soups, salads and much more.
Members $40, Non-Members $45
RSVP by April 16th by calling (215) 389-1776
To sign up or see the Spring Cooking Class flyer, click here >>
Valborg, April 30th 7pm
Say goodbye to winter and hello to spring with a traditional Swedish bonfire in FDR Park. The event will include a concert by the Swedish Museum Singers, followed by hot dogs, beer and dessert before gathering around the bonfire.
To sign up for Valborg or see the flyer, click here >>
May 2nd-Printscapes closes
June 6th, 3-5pm Opening of Go Swedish! The Smörgasbord and Beyond
Our newest exhibit will survey the history and traditions surrounding Swedish cuisine.
June 26th, 4-8pm
Join ASHM for our annual Midsommar Fest. The celebration will include music, dancing, the traditional maypole, Swedish food, games and more!