Karin Larsson: Let the Hand Be Seen
While weaving rugs for the Larsson family’s home, a weaver happened to make a mistake urging Karin Larsson to remark “Continue… let the hand be seen”.
Virtual Lunchtime Lecture: Karin Bergöö Larsson: Textile Designer Between Art Nouveau and Modernism
Join us for a fascinating Virtual Lunchtime Lecture with author Eva Sundström for an in-depth look at life and artwork of Karin Larsson.
Outdoor Christmas Market Vendor Application Due
Are you a crafter, maker, or person who loves to create things by hand? We want you! Don't miss the opportunity to be a vendor at the American Swedish Historical Museum's Lucia & Christmas Market.
Toddler Time: Fall Fest!
Celebrate fall at Toddler Time! Kids will learn about the changing seasons and different foods we eat at this time of year. Make a meal and take home a fall leaf craft!
Toddler Time: ABCs and 123s Svenska Style
Learn letters and numbers in both English and Swedish! Kids will listen to an alphabet story and practice counting around the museum. Try out different number and letter tactile activities and take home a stamping craft!
Toddler Time: I Can Build Too!
Find out what you can build at this month’s Toddler Time! Listen to “Harvey the Carpenter” by Swedish children’s author Lars Klinting to get an introduction to basic tools, and then explore the museum to see different things we can build. Kids will try out different building materials and make a project to take home.
Julbord Dinner
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Start your Christmas celebrations by indulging in a Swedish holiday smörgåsbord prepared by Jeffrey A. Miller Catering. Your favorites will be a spread to remember, including the Christmas ham, herrings, meatballs, salads, and bread. A selection of ASHM Christmas Market vendors will be open from 5-7 pm, so you can shop while you enjoy a drink and some hors d'oeuvres before dinner.
Lucia & Christmas Market
Don’t miss this unique magical holiday experience! The outdoor Christmas Market includes your favorite holiday deli items, Christmas decorations and gifts, and SWEA bakery treats. The Swedish Christmas Café will sell holiday foods and sweets for refreshment. Enjoy live music holiday music by the Last Chance duo throughout the day. During the market, shoppers can experience the Lucia children’s program at 11:30 am and 2:00 pm.
Lucia & Christmas Market
Don’t miss this unique magical holiday experience! The outdoor Christmas Market includes your favorite holiday deli items, Christmas decorations and gifts, and SWEA bakery treats. The Swedish Christmas Café will sell holiday foods and sweets for refreshment. Enjoy live music holiday music by the Last Chance duo throughout the day. During the market, shoppers can experience the Lucia children’s program at 11:30 am and 2:00 pm.
The Market will take place in our heated tent outside, and Lucia performances will be in the Grand Hall. Shoppers can enjoy the day, rain or shine!
New Sweden History Conference
The New Sweden History Conference (NSHC) explores the history of the New Sweden Colony (1638-1655) and its legacy in colonial America. As the only conference dedicated to New Sweden, the NSHC provides research and networking opportunities for a wide audience of professors, students, and avocational historians.