Meet Pippi Longstocking
The adventures of Sweden’s favorite storybook hero, Pippi Longstocking, come alive at the Museum. Enjoy tales from this beloved children’s series while traveling through the Museum galleries as a “thing-finder”, creating a Dala horse craft, and tasting Pippi’s favorite cookies – pepparkakor.
Lucia Festival of Lights
Participate in a Swedish holiday tradition – the Lucia festival. Lucia, the saint of light, has long been honored on December 13th, the longest night of the year. Children will learn the legend of Lucia, explore Swedish Christmas traditions, and experience the magic of a traditional Lucia procession. Don’t forget your camera!
Swedish Holiday Traditions
Celebrate holidays the Swedish way! Even though we may celebrate some of the same holidays in the United States, Swedes have many unique traditions. From Midsommarfest, to Easter, to the Lucia festival before Christmas, children will participate in and discover how Swedish holidays differ from our own.
New Sweden Colony
Did you know that the Swedes were the first Europeans to settle the Delaware Valley? This program focuses on the founding and legacy of the New Sweden Colony, established in 1638 along the Delaware River. Using Museum collections and hands-on artifacts, children will explore how and why the settlement began, learn more about Swedish relations with local Native Americans, and experience elements of colonial daily life, like making real butter!
Toddler Time: Animals of the North
Learn about Swedish animals at this month’s Toddler Time! Explore our new Swedish Folk Weavings exhibit to find hidden animals, listen to Annie’s Wild Animals by Jan Brett, and try out different animal activities and crafts.
ASHM Craft & Demonstration Day Vendor Application Due 6/30/24
Are you a crafter/maker or do you know someone who is? The American Swedish Historical Museum invites those who would like to demonstrate or sell their hemslöjd, or handmade, crafts at our July 14th Craft Fair and Demonstration Day!
The event will take place on Sunday, July 14th from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. when the museum is open to the public on our monthly Free Second Sunday date. The event will feature crafts, family activities, and food.
Spring Ting Online Auction
Our Spring Ting Online Auction will open on April 27th and close at 8pm on May 3rd. This online auction has a different selection of items than our in-person Silent Auction at Spring Ting on May 4th.
Our online auction makes it possible for ASHM supporters to participate no matter where you are. Encourage your friends and family to bid too! Bidding is easy to do online or via text.
Check back for a link to the online auction when it opens.
Smörgåsbeer
Spend a gorgeous summer evening at the American Swedish Historical Museum in FDR Park enjoying regional and international beers alongside Swedish-inspired eats!
SmörgåsBeer party-goers can play trivia and lawn games as well as a traditional Swedish “tipsrunda” or quiz walk through the museum. There is no better way to pass a summer evening than tasting new beers, ciders and more, challenging friends to unique games, and dancing the night away to great music. Amazing prizes will also be raffled throughout the evening to support the museum.
Spring Ting
Join us at our special fundraiser, featuring a silent auction and three-course dinner prepared by noted Philadelphia caterer Jeffrey Miller. During this year's event, we are pleased to honor chef Ulrika Bengtsson with the museum's Outstanding Achievement Award.
Pre-registration is required. Registration deadline is April 22nd.