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The Nordic Family Genealogy Center will be holding a Swedish Research Day on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., where representatives of SwedGen Tour 2011 will be present: four experienced genealogists from Sweden and three representatives from Lantmäteriet, the Swedish mapping center. The SwedGen Tour 2011 group is touring the United States to teach Swedish-Americans how to find their roots and to do Swedish research.
The Swedish Research Day will include presentations and demonstrations on how to use the various resources for Swedish genealogical and historical research. There will be presentations on Swedish genealogical resources, both CD and online; tips on how to research in the Swedish church books; tax registers and probate records; and how to find Swedish historical maps.
To view the day’s schedule and biographies of presenters, please click here.
Attendees will have the chance to enter drawings to win an Ancestry World Deluxe Membership and other exciting prizes. The Swedish Research Day will be a great opportunity to get assistance with your Swedish research and discover your Swedish heritage!
Cost: $20 members, $25 non-members. Coffee will be available, as well as a 90 minute lunch break. Registration is required for this event.
Celebrate Midsummer at the Museum with traditional Swedish dancing around the Maypole and Swedish music during Andersonville’s annual street festival along Clark Street on June 11 and June 12, 2011.
The Museum hours during Midsommarfest will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days. Below is the schedule for the Swedish Stage, located at Foster & Clark and sponsored by the Swedish American Museum:
For the entire Midsommarfest schedule, please click here.
All ages are invited to the Viking Breakfast with Frey the Viking on Saturday, June 4,2011. This event features Swedish pancakes, crafts, games, friends and more at this breakfast!
For your convenience, families with children are invited to join us at 9 a.m., and adults are invited to join us anytime between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. for open seating at the breakfast.
Pre-paid reservations are required. For more information, or to register, please call the Museum at 773.728.8111, ext 26, to reserve your spot. To pay online, please click here.
There is still time to register for Summer Swedish Language Classes at the Swedish American Museum! Learn something new this summer, like a language, history, culture and more. Beginners I and Beginners II classes are offered this summer for those who are not familiar with the Swedish language or need a refresher.
Purchase a Museum Membership to receive member price on tuition, and other benefits on future events!
For more information on Swedish Language Classes or to become a member, please contact Museum Membership Manager Melissa Weems at MWeems@samac.org or call 773.728.8111 ext 28. To download the class application and pay online, please click here.
Spring is a great opportunity to go outdoors–so why not visit the Museum! Check out our online calendar by clicking here for a complete list of upcoming events, or sign up for our weekly e-mail blasts and monthly e-mail newsletter by clicking here. It’s easy, free, and delivers the most up-to-date information about the Museum and Museum events!
“Tour of North Park University Archives”
On Saturday, Oct. 22, at 10 a.m. the Nordic Family Genealogy Center will tour the North Park University Archives at North Park University in Chicago. Participants will meet at Brandel Library on campus, located at 5114 N. Christiana Ave. The archives are located in the basement of Brandel Library, and Ann Jenner will conduct the tour. For a campus map, please click here to view online.
Parking in any lot is permissible on weekends without a sticker or pass. The largest parking lot is on Foster and Kedzie, and the closest parking to the Library is street parking on Christiana Avenue (north of Foster Avenue).
Please note: we will not be meeting at the Swedish American Museum. If you have any questions about this tour, please contact North Park University at 773.244.5580.
To learn more about the Nordic Family Genealogy Center, please click here. You may also e-mail genealogy@samac.org or call the Museum at 773.728.8111 and leave a message for the Genealogy Center volunteer.
“Individual Research Time”
On Saturday, Sept. 24, individual research time will be given at this genealogy session held by the Nordic Family Genealogy Center.
To learn more about the Nordic Family Genealogy Center, please click here. You may also e-mail genealogy@samac.org or call the Museum at 773.728.8111 and leave a message for the Genealogy Center volunteer.
“Tour of Museum Collections”
On Saturday, Aug. 27, Museum Curator Veronica Robinson will give a tour of the Museum collections at this genealogy session held by the Nordic Family Genealogy Center.
To learn more about the Nordic Family Genealogy Center, please click here. You may also e-mail genealogy@samac.org or call the Museum at 773.728.8111 and leave a message for the Genealogy Center volunteer.
“Sharing Family Trees”
On Saturday, July 23, family trees will be discussed at this genealogy session held by the Nordic Family Genealogy Center. More information to come soon.
To learn more about the Nordic Family Genealogy Center, please click here. You may also e-mail genealogy@samac.org or call the Museum at 773.728.8111 and leave a message for the Genealogy Center volunteer.
Please join the Museum for a guided tour of our permanent exhibit, A Dream of America: Swedish Immigration to Chicago, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, with Museum curator Veronica Robinson. To learn more about the permanent exhibit, please click here.
It is an exciting tour, and a perfect combination of entertainment and education. Cost for the tour is $4 adults, $3 seniors and students, and Museum members are free. Space is limited, and reservations are recommended. Please call 773.728.8111 or e-mail Museum@samac.org to reserve your spot.
Please join the Museum for a guided tour of our permanent exhibit, A Dream of America: Swedish Immigration to Chicago, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, with Museum curator Veronica Robinson. To learn more about the permanent exhibit, please click here.
It is an exciting tour, and a perfect combination of entertainment and education. Cost for the tour is $4 adults, $3 seniors and students, and Museum members are free. Space is limited, and reservations are recommended. Please call 773.728.8111 or e-mail Museum@samac.org to reserve your spot.
Please join the Museum for a guided tour of our permanent exhibit, A Dream of America: Swedish Immigration to Chicago, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 30, with Museum curator Veronica Robinson. To learn more about the permanent exhibit, please click here.
It is an exciting tour, and a perfect combination of entertainment and education. Cost for the tour is $4 adults, $3 seniors and students, and Museum members are free. Space is limited, and reservations are recommended. Please call 773.728.8111 or e-mail Museum@samac.org to reserve your spot.
The Swedish American Museum is offering evening Swedish Classes this summer with two levels: Beginners I and Beginners II. The Beg. I & Beg. II courses will include eight 1.5 hour classes with classes running for 8 weeks. The instructor is Eva May.
Beginners II classes begin Tuesday, June 7 from 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.:
For more information and to download the application and pay online, please click here.
