What makes the perfect gift? For many people, it is something that is handmade. In celebration of thoughtful, handmade gifts, the ASHM is featuring one of its most cherished gifts. This exhibition includes selections of the 75 handmade textiles presented to the American Swedish Historical Museum in 1938 from every province of mainland Sweden.
Be sure to check out our second ASHM free summer evening concert on the Terrace. Norwegian musician Ann-Marita will bring the audience along on a journey through the centuries as she performs Scandinavian folk, contemporary, and original songs centered around stories about Scandinavian immigrants in the United States. Food and drinks will be available to purchase throughout the evening. No pre-registration needed.
We are excited to announce our plans to visit Seattle September 20-September 24. The trip will include a visit and tour of the new Nordic Museum, with Director Eric Nelson, lunch at their new Café Freya, a tour of the Ballard Locks, a visit to a Swedish bakery and dinner at the Swedish Club.
Come cheer on the home team! Sweden is playing Germany in the World Cup on June 23rd at 2:00 pm. What better place to get your Swedish pride on than at the American Swedish Historical Museum's game day watch party! Catch every play on our big screen projector and speaker system in the air conditioned Josef Frank Gallery. The best part is that your ticket price includes admission to Midsommarfest right after the game.
Fall is right around the corner and with it comes harvest time! Swedes love fresh fruit and this month toddlers will get a hands on experience picking their own. Join us as we read Jamberry by Bruce Degen, pick real apples from our heritage Rambo apple trees, practice counting lingonberries, and drink apple and lingonberry juice!
Everyone has fun summer traditions and that’s no exception for people in Sweden. This month at Toddler Time we will read the book Summer in Sweden by Anette Henningson and play outdoor activities families enjoy together. Kids will also get to experience summer favorites like “fishing”, imagination picnic play, and a nature walk. To finish off the warm summer day children and adults alike will enjoy a refreshing lingonberry Popsicle. Be sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet!
Get a taste of Swedish summer at our annual Crayfish Party, where plates will be piled high with crayfish, cooked Swedish-style in salted water with lots of dill. The meal is accompanied by savory cheese pie, meatballs, crisp bread, dill potatoes, salad, aquavit and dessert. Once again, dinner will be served outside under our beautiful lighted and decorated tent, overlooking beautiful FDR Park. So come eat, drink and make merry to mark the close of summer in Swedish style!
ASHM members are welcome to join us for our annual meeting, at which the Amandus Johnson Volunteer Service Award will be presented to Kristina O’Doherty. Stay after the meeting for the opening of From the Heart, Made by Hand: Treasures from the Women of Sweden.
Head over to ASHM for a free summer evening concert on the Terrace. The Oskar Stenmark Trio combines traditional Swedish melodies with improvisation and New York jazz sounds. A selection of Scandinavian food, including open face sandwiches and cookies, will be available for purchase throughout the evening. Cash bar. No pre-registration needed.
Get your motor running with this month’s Toddler Time! Kids will explore all modes of transportation and they ways people get around in Sweden. Kids will get to race cars on our velocity ramps, explore a cityscape, float a boat, and make their own transportation art project to take home.
Toddler Time is a monthly program, every third Tuesday of the Month. Cost is $5 per child or free for Museum Household Members. There is no charge for accompanying caregivers. Registration is recommended, but not required. Register online or pay at the door.