This year marks the 100th anniversary of Finland’s independence. Finland is situated in Northern Europe, bordered by Sweden in the west and Russia in the east, and is counted as one of the Nordic countries together with Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland. The Finnish–Russian border, at 833 miles long, is the longest border between a European Union country and the Russian Federation. Finland has been a member of the EU since 1995.
Introduce your little ones to Swedish Easter traditions. Easter Family Fun day includes Swedish Easter crafts, face painting, Easter witch dress up, and an Easter egg hunt! This event is free for members and children 2 years and under and $10 for non-members.
This month at Toddler Time kids will get to build those language and math skills by learning the alphabet and how to count in Swedish! Join us as we read D is for Dala Horse: A Nordic Countries Alphabet by Kathy-jo Wargin and reinforce letter and number practice through museum exploration. Activities include letter matching, Swedish counting games, and a fun stamp craft.
Cost: $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.
Join fellow culinary enthusiasts for a totally hands-on cooking workshop at ASHM. Recipes include Beef a la Lindstrom, cardamom bread, and pickled beets. Space is extremely limited; $50 per person (includes all food and drinks). Reservations are required; register by phone or online by February 19th.
The phenomenon of aurora borealis can be seen across many arctic countries and certainly lights up the sky in northern Sweden. Join us for Toddler Time as we read Roaring, Boring Alice by P.K. Merski, dance in a color ballet, and do a color mixing science experiment! Enjoy rainbow Jello snack and watch the night sky light up!
Cost: $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.
New this year! ASHM will be offering a beginner Finnish Language class. This ten week session with instructor Marja Kaisla will be a great introduction to the basics of the language and culture. Classes are filled on a first-come basis and space is limited. Registration is $180 for Museum members and $245 for non-members, the price does not include textbooks. To register please call 215-389-1776x106 or email lburnham@americanswedish.org.
Treat yourself to a rich semla, a cream and almond paste filled Swedish pastry, along with a cup of hot coffee and a Scandinavian film. Semlor are often eaten before the start of lent, the Swedish version of “Fat Tuesday.” Event tickets are $13 in advance and $15 at the door. Ticket price includes one semla, additional semlor are $6 each. Walk-ins welcome, but pre-registration is appreciated.
Warm up on a chilly winter’s night with a bowl of Swedish yellow pea soup and a cup of punsch. Dinner is served with sharp cheese, bread, and dessert. Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for non-members. Register by phone or online by January 24th.
Join us for the winter Genealogy Club meeting. Gather with fellow ASHM members and explore the branches of your Swedish ancestry. The meeting will feature a presentation by project specialist Kirsi Ritosalmi-Kisner, who will tell the group about here task of putting ASHM's entire library collection online. Make a day of it and follow up the genealogy program with research time in the library and be sure to sign up for our delicious pea soup dinner!