The opening of Indivisible: Stories of Strength is RESCHEDULED for JANUARY 29TH.

New Sweden Legacy Lecture Series: "New Sweden's Colonists under Dutch Rule, 1655-1664" by Evan Haefeli

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. 

Easter Family Day!

Introduce your little ones to Swedish Easter traditions. Children can make Swedish Easter crafts, dress up as Swedish Easter witches, enjoy face painting, and take part in an egg hunt.

Members and kids under 2: Free, Kids 2-12: $5, Seniors/Students: $10, Adults: $15.

New Sweden Legacy Lecture Series: "An Introduction to John Morton: America's Finnish Founding Father" by Jay Smith

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"

New Sweden Legacy Lecture Series: "Diversity, Conflict, and the Memory Hole: Investigating Philadelphia's History" by Paul Kahan

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. 

 

Paul Kahan will give the first lecture in the series: "Diversity, Conflict, and the Memory Hole: Investigating Philadelphia's History"

Virtual Sauna is Life Exhibition Tour

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. 

extrABBAganza! ABBA Dance Party

Break out your bell bottoms and platform shoes! There's no better place to celebrate the iconic music of ABBA than the American Swedish Historical Museum. Philadelphia's own DJ Robert Drake will spin the classics as everyone lets out their inner Dancing Queen.

Highlights of the evening include a dancing and costume contest and a Drag Queen homage to ABBA performed by Summer St. Cartier, Miss Troy, Amerie Jameson, and Morgan Morgan Morgan!

Semlor and a Movie

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.

Genealogy Meeting

Gather with fellow ASHM members and explore the branches of your Swedish ancestry! Genealogy Club is a benefit of ASHM membership. At this meeting, learn about the voyage to America our Swedish ancestors took during the time between 1850 to 1930 from Gothenburg, Sweden.  We will also learn more about the basics of the Swedish Nobility records and the online records that are available. Bring your questions, tell us about your research experiences and share in research time in the library following our meeting!

Subscribe to