Join us for a cozy Swedish tradition with semlor, hot coffee and a Swedish film. This week, Saturday February 7th!

ASHM Virtual Member's Fika: Meet the Curator

All ASHM members are invited to this exclusive new program series! Four times per year, Museum members will have the opportunity to gather as friends to socialize, learn more about the organization and staff, and get exclusive behind the scenes peek at collection objects and exhibits. Our first program will be an opportunity for members to meet our new Curator; Chris Malone! This program is free for ASHM members and will be held over Zoom.

 

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Members Only Preview Exhibit Opening: American by Craft: The Furniture of Olof Althin

This exhibition explores the important legacy of turn-of-the-century Swedish immigrant cabinetmaker, Olof Althin, within the field of American decorative arts. Curators, Erica Lome and Trevor Brandt, will present new research into immigrant craftsmen networks and their impact on an emerging American style in the decorative arts. A tour and Q&A session will be presented both in-person and virtually over Zoom, followed by an onsite reception. This event is free for members of the Decorative Arts Trust and the American Swedish Historical Museum.

Earth Week Family Service Day at FDR Park

 

ASHM is proud to partner with FDR Park during the Earth Week Family Service Day. Come and Celebrate Earth Week with your families by beautifying the park and contributing to a Community Mural! We will be weeding, planting and painting. Masks required. Bring gloves. Programming takes place at the Clubhouse.

ASHM will be present with Earth Day crafts and activities for families to do and sharing Scandinavian sustainability practices. Join us for this fun family event!

Midsommarfest

Please join us on Saturday June 26th at 4pm to raise the maypole, dance in celebration, and eat smörgåstårta! Admission to this fundraising event includes traditional folk music by the Last Chance Band, family activities, and full access to the Museum. There will be traditional food and gorgeous flower wreaths available for purchase. All Philadelphia COVID regulations will be followed. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged and tickets will be sold at the gate. Tickets are $6 per adult and children 12 and under are free.

PHS Philadelphia Flower Show

This year the Philadelphia Flower Show will be taking place in FDR Park. During the Flower Show, ASHM will only be open to Flower Show attendees. ASHM members will have early access to the Flower Show with their purchase of a morning ticket. Furthermore, ASHM will have a vendor booth featuring Scandinavian products in the main Flower Show vendor area.

Spring Into Auction

One of the fun ways that you can support the ongoing work of ASHM is by participating in our online auction this Spring! Participants will have two weeks to bid on items and experiences on our online auction platform. Encourage your friends and family to bid too. While the bidding will take place online select auction items will be on view in our changing gallery space through the end of the auction. Bidding ends on May 8th at 5:00 pm.

Breaking Boundaries: A Conversation with Jason and Marcus

Hip-hop artist Jason “Timbuktu” Diakité and Chef & Restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson host the podcast “This Moment” that examine the fascinating current events through the lenses of their respective current countries (Sweden and USA), their deep roots in both places and the thoughtfulness of two of the world’s most respected creative artists in their fields. Together, along with their vast network of compelling global guests, they are able to uniquely capture This Moment for us all.

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