In this lecture series, explore the fascinating history of the New Sweden Colony and the legacy the settlement and its people had on Philadelphia and beyond. The lectures will be held monthly from January through April. The first three will be held via Zoom, and the last lecture in April will be at the American Swedish Historical Museum. 

This month's lecture will be presented by Jay Smith on "An Introduction to John Morton: America's Finnish Founding Father"

Celebrate National Sauna Week a little early with ASHM! Join Curator Brett Peters for a virtual guided tour of our current exhibition, Sauna is Life: Sauna Culture in Finland. If you haven't made it to the exhibit in person, or if you're interested in a behind-the-scenes look at the exhibit, be sure to join us!

This is a free event held via Zoom, please RSVP online and the meeting link will be emailed directly to you. 

Treat yourself to a rich semla, a cream and almond paste filled Swedish pastry, along with a cup of hot coffee and a Swedish film. Semlor are often eaten before the start of lent, the Swedish version of “Fat Tuesday.”

Event tickets are $16 in advance and $20 at the door. Ticket price includes one semla, additional semlor are $6 each. If you can't stay for the movie, no problem. You can still purchase semlor for pick up on Saturday, February 8th only. Walk-ins are welcome, or pre-register online by February 6th.

Warm up on a chilly winter’s night with a bowl of Swedish yellow pea soup. Dinner is served with sharp cheese, crisp bread, dessert and a shot of Arrak punsch. For those unfamiliar with the taste, Arrak punsch has a harmonious fusion of sweet, fruity, and spicy notes, with a hint of caramel and a warming, lingering finish. The base concentrate is mixed with Svedka vodka and is perfect to warm you up on a cold winter night! One shot is included with the meal and additional drinks can be purchased at the bar. Must be 21+ to sample.

It’s important to keep warm in winter! Join us as we read a winter story by Jan Brett and explore some of Sweden’s cold weather clothing. Try out different activities that explore how humans and animals keep warm in the wintertime!