FDR Park Orienteering Adventure
Join the American Swedish Historical Museum and the Delaware Valley Orienteering Association to learn about the unique sport of Orienteering. Originating in Sweden, Orienteering utilizes navigation skills to race from point to point throughout a set course. Event attendees will learn about the history of Orienteering, view our exhibition on the modern compass, and learn basic map reading skills before setting off to complete a course through FDR Park. Pre-registration for the event is encouraged, $10 per person.
Summer Concert - Jenny Lind’s America - Postponed
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen issues, we have to reschedule the concert with Zoe Vandermeer and Richard Nechamkin. They will return at a later time to perform their Jenny Lind concert, and we will let you know as soon as we have a new date set. Make sure to keep en eye on our website, weekly newsletters and social media pages for all the updates regarding event here at the museum.
FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sweden vs. USA Watch Party
As far as we are concerned, this is a win-win match! Play hooky for a summer afternoon and head over to the American Swedish Historical Museum to watch some of the greatest soccer players in the world battle it out towards the championship. Cheer on both teams surrounded by an enthusiastic group of fans. Also, thanks to Verizon we now have FIOS high-speed internet and can enjoy watching the game in HD-quality!
Jamestown New York Weekend Bus Trip!
As many of our members know, ASHM loves to travel! We organize day trips and week-long cross country adventures in search of Swedish and Scandinavian cultural experiences. This summer will be a journey in between. Join ASHM as we spend the weekend in Jamestown New York to visit the Scandinavian Folk Festival!
Fika and Tour at the BOK Building
Join ASHM staff as we head to the BOK building, the former Bok Vocational High School, which after being closed down in 2013 was re-purposed to provide affordable work space for a wide variety of different users. The building is currently being transformed into a buzzing community of businesses, artists, makers, entrepreneurs, and non-profits.
Finnish Movie Night: Unknown Soldier
The Finnish-American Society of the Delaware Valley will show the 2017 movie UNKNOWN SOLDIER, based on Väinö Linna’s 1954 masterpiece novel of the same name, at the ASHM on April 25.
Navigating the Nordic Way
Björn Kjellström’s motto, printed onto his business card, was: “Magnetism had shaped my life.” While not the inventor of orienteering itself, Björn was the co-inventor of the modern compass and likely the person most responsible for the sport’s global spread. We might even say that Björn Kjellström has shaped our appreciation for magnetism as much as it shaped him.
Norwegian Constitution Day: Guided Tour and Luncheon Lecture
Please note that there was a typo regarding the date and time of this event in one of our e-letters. The correct date and time is Friday, May 17, 11 am - 2 pm.
Spring Ting Dinner and Auction
Spring Ting 2019 - The Event:
Join us for hors d’oeuvres, drinks and a fabulous silent auction followed by a three course dinner by our caterer Jeffrey Miller. This evening is a very special opportunity to support the museum and celebrate Outstanding Achievement Award recipient Helena Hernmarck, one of the most accomplished Swedish textile artists of our time. You absolutely don't want to miss the event of the season at ASHM!