Don’t miss this unique opportunity for a guided tour of the historic Philadelphia Navy Yard with CAPT Francis Spencer, USN (Ret.), former commanding officer, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division.

The tour will highlight both the Navy Yard’s U.S. Navy history and its more recent commercial history. Some U.S. Navy activities and related operations still take place in the Navy Yard, and the tour will include information about those activities as well as other commercial ventures occupying the Navy Yard, which benefit the Philadelphia community.

John Quarstein, Director Emeritus of the USS Monitor Center, will explore the fascinating history of 19th-century Swedish American inventor and engineer John Ericsson and the role the first ironclad ship played in the Civil War. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about this fascinating aspect of naval history!

This is a virtual lecture presented over Zoom, with a fee of $5. Register below.

On October 9th, a replica of the Restauration will arrive in New York City, retracing the 1825 voyage of 53 Norwegian immigrants seeking religious freedom, including the great-great-grandmother of presenter Tom Olmstead.

ASHM members are invited to attend the Annual Meeting to learn about the Museum’s achievements in the last fiscal year, elect new members of the Board, and to celebrate this year’s Amandus Johnson Volunteer Service Award winners: Fanny Warren and Kristina Antoniades, as well as our new Governor Emerita for Life, Sandra Pfaff.

Learning a new language is a fun and exciting challenge. Whether you are brand new to Swedish, 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. 

Registration:
Fall 2025 Semester: $200 for ASHM Members/$250 for Non-members
A discount is offered if you register for the fall and spring semesters together! $380 for ASHM Members/$480 for Non-members.