“Super Grandpa” (from Super Grandpa by Davis Schwartz)

The Fall 2011 theme for Hejsan is children’s book characters, and on Thursday, Sept. 15, we will learn about Super Grandpa from the book Super Grandpa by Davis Schwartz!

The after-school program is designed for children ages 5 to 10, where they learn about particular topics in Swedish-American culture and make themed crafts.  Younger children are welcome under the supervision of an adult.  Cost: $1 per child. Reservations recommended.

“Karlsson (from Karlsson-on-the Roof by Astrid Lindgren)”

The Fall 2011 theme for Hejsan is children’s book characters, and on Thursday, Sept. 1, we will learn about Karlsson from Astrid Lindgren’s book Karlsson-on-the-Roof!

The after-school program is designed for children ages 5 to 10, where they learn about particular topics in Swedish-American culture and make themed crafts.  Younger children are welcome under the supervision of an adult.  Cost: $1 per child. Reservations recommended.

Join the Swedish American Museum and the Arab American Action Network as we discuss how communities use public spaces, what make people feel safe and also, how we can make public spaces safer in Chicago. Come to add your voice to this unique conversation at this dialogue taking place at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. in Chicago.

Refreshments will be served.  This is a free event, and registration is required.  Registered participators are entitled to two free passes to Brookfield Zoo!  Max amount of participators is 30 people.

To register, visit www.ChicagoCulturalAlliance.org or call 773.283.1958.

For more information about the Arab American Action Network, please click here.

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, Nov. 26, 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-mailMuseum@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, Oct. 29, 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-mailMuseum@samac.org to reserve your spot.

Take a break from your regular schedule and enjoy a movie at the Swedish American Museum the third Thursday of every month this Fall at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.   On Thursday, Nov. 17, the film is tbd.

Reservations are recommended. This event is free. Coffee and Sandwiches at self-cost.

Take a break from your regular schedule and enjoy a movie at the Swedish American Museum the third Thursday of every month this Fall at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.   On Thursday, Sept. 15, we will screen As it is in Heaven.

Reservations are recommended. This event is free. Coffee and Sandwiches at self-cost.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been rescheduled to Sunday, Oct. 16, from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

All ages are welcome for this family event to help remind children to enjoy and appreciate nature and outdoor life, through the eyes of the Swedish character Mulle! Participants can make an eco-friendly craft and enjoy an urban nature walk.

Cost $5 per child, children under 2 free.  Reservations are required.  For more information or to reserve your spot, please e-mail JAucoin@samac.org or call 773.728.8111.

Join us for an evening of crafts and activities for the whole family in celebration of our new exhibit, In the Footsteps of Our Mothers… This is a free event. Reservations are recommended.

To learn more about the exhibit In the Footsteps of Our Mothers…, please click here.