Do you want to see the American Swedish Historical Museum in a new way? Join us for a guided tour! Don’t miss this opportunity to get an in-depth look at our normally self-guided gallery spaces with the Museum's Executive Director, Tracey Beck.
Gather with fellow ASHM members at the Museum and explore the branches of your Swedish ancestry!
The Genealogy Club invites museum members to join them for an afternoon of research assistance in the Nord Library from 1:00 - 4:00 pm on Sunday, October 23rd.
*Program Update*
The scheduled discussion on the Swedish Colonial Society's nine-volume publication, Colonial Records of Swedish Churches in Pennslyvania, to be given by Reverand Dr. Kim-Eric Williams has been rescheduled for a future date.
Museum members are invited to have their children participate in our annual Lucia performance on December 3rd and 4th. Children will have fun dressing up as tomtar, pepparkakor, folk dancers, star boys, and Lucia and her attendants while singing traditional Swedish Christmas songs. Attendance at both rehearsals is required.
Registration has closed. If you have questions please email Rachel at rkiskaddon@americanswedish.org
Museum members are invited to have their children participate in our annual Lucia performance on December 3rd and 4th. Children will have fun dressing up as tomtar, pepparkakor, folk dancers, star boys, and Lucia and her attendants while singing traditional Swedish Christmas songs. Attendance at both rehearsals is required.
Registration has closed. If you have questions please email Rachel at rkiskaddon@americanswedish.org
Celebrate indigenous people’s month at ASHM. Families will learn about the Sami people and their traditions as we explore Sami objects in the collection. Join us as we read “Inger’s Promise” by Jami Parkison and play reindeer games.
Live reindeer will join us from the Spruce Ridge Reindeer farm!
Toddler Time is free for members and $5 per non-member child. Adults are free. Pre-register below or pay at the door.
This month we will explore the creatures in the natural world around us. Through the eyes of naturalist Carol Linnaeus, families will learn about the basics of animal classifications. We will read “Many Creatures” by Laura Purdie Salas and tour the Museum to find mammals, reptiles, birds, and more!
Toddler Time is Free for members and $5 per non-member child, an adult chaperone is free. Pay at the door or pre-register below.
Weaving a New Chapter: The Material Lives of Swedish Immigrants tells the story of Swedish immigration to America through the objects they brought with them in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Sweden’s craft and textile history has been an intrinsic part of Swedish heritage and cultural identity at home and abroad. Swedish immigrants produced remarkable fiber arts for centuries and brought their knowledge of weaving, knitting, embroidery, lacemaking, and trade skills to their new homes.
All ASHM members are invited to this exclusive discussion. Members will have the opportunity to gather as friends to socialize, learn more about the organization and staff, and get an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek at collection objects and exhibits.
This month, members will get a guided look at our new updated textile exhibit featuring the stories of Swedish immigrants. This member-only program is free and held over Zoom. Visit our website to register for the program or become a member today!
Learning a new language is a fun and exciting challenge. Whether you are brand new to Swedish or Finnish, have some experience, want to learn more, or are looking for conversation partners, there is a class option tailored to your level! Classes are held online via Zoom and offered during a 10-week fall and spring semester.
- An optional in-person meet-and-greet event is scheduled at the Museum on Sunday, Sept. 18th, 1:30-2:30 pm.
Courses selection includes:
Mondays, Sept. 12th – Nov. 14th
ASHM members are welcome to join us for our in-person annual meeting, where we will present this year’s Amandus Johnson Volunteer Service Award to Earl Seppala. Attendees are invited to stay for the Weaving A New Chapter exhibition opening and reception. Registration required.