Visit Across the Atlantic before it closes & learn more about the Restauration in a free virtual lecture 10/24!

Virtual Member Chat: Meet the New ASHM Curator!

ASHM members from all over the country and world are invited to this exclusive discussion. This month members will get to meet the Museum’s new Curator, Brett Peters! Learn about his background and plans to get to know the organization. This is also your opportunity to introduce yourself and share the story of your special connection to ASHM.

This is a free event for ASHM members held via Zoom, please RSVP to receive the Zoom link. Not a member, no problem! You can join ASHM when registering for the event.

ASHM Members Only: Annual Meeting & Swedish Candy Tasting

Join us for our in-person Annual Meeting to honor this year’s Amandus Johnson Volunteer Service Award winner Leonard Busby.

A light reception will follow the meeting with a chance to tour The Sweetest Side of Life: Swedish Candy and Confections and taste a variety of Swedish treats from the Sweetish Candy store mobile Pick-and-Mix wall! Plus, learn more about Swedish candy from Tyler Graybeal, owner of Sweetish Candy.

Sauna is Life: Sauna Culture in Finland

The act of taking a sauna is an inherent part of the Finnish culture. The tradition stretches back almost 10,000 years – the earliest examples of sauna culture are from 7,000 BC. Finns bring sauna wherever they go, including the United States, and the tradition still thrives in certain regions of America where many Finnish people have settled. Sauna is Life: Sauna Culture in Finland explores the Finnish sauna tradition with a model sauna and sauna objects as well as stories, photos, and videos shared with us from home and abroad.

ASHM Swedish Language Classes Begin the Week of Sept. 9th

Learning a new language is a fun and exciting challenge. Whether you are brand new to Swedish, have some experience, want to learn more, or are looking for conversation partners, there is a class option tailored to your level! Classes are held online via Zoom and offered during a 10-week fall and spring semester. 

Mondays, September 9th – November 11th
Click here to register for Swedish Beginners Part 1A 5:00-6:30 pm with Ann-Charlotte Lantz

Crayfish Party!

Summer means spending time in nature, getting together with friends and family, and of course, putting on funny hats and bibs to eat crayfish! What, you have never tasted a crayfish or decorated your outdoor space with red crustaceans, paper lanterns, and sung a drinking song at the top of your lungs? Well, the Swedes would say you are missing out on one of the most enjoyable traditions of summer!

The Sweetest Side of Life: Swedish Candy and Confections

The Sweetest Side of Life: Swedish Candy and Confections is a new pop-up exhibition at the American Swedish Historical Museum featuring the collection of Tyler Graybeal, owner of Sweetish–Swedish Candy and Goods. Tyler is an avid collector of vintage Swedish Candy tins, wrappers, bottles, postcards, and advertisements. Though candy is a major part of Swedish culture, it is more than just a sugary indulgence. It reflects the nation's emphasis on togetherness, balance, and the celebration of life's little pleasures.

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