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The holidays have arrived at the Museum. The gallery is filled with decorations, the Museum Store is stocked with traditional gifts, and we’ve had a great time celebrating Lucia and other annual holiday festivities. We hope you’ll join us. And, as the year draw to a close, we hope you’ll support the Museum by participating in our Annual Appeal.
Your donations allow us to continue in our mission to honor Swedish heritage, celebrate our traditions, and teach people of all backgrounds about Swedish history, art, and culture.
To learn more about how to make a donation and to share your generosity with the Museum–including monthly online donations–please click here to make a donation through Network For Good.
In observance of the coming holiday weekend, the Museum will be closed on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 and Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012.
The Swedish American Museum has increased hours for the 2011-2012 holiday season! To view the entire holiday hours and see when they start, please click here.
We also have a full schedule of holiday events that are already under way for the 2011-2012 holiday season! To view all the holiday events at the Museum, Click Here.
Our last holiday event of the year! Help us celebrate the end of the season and take down all the decorations–all while singing songs, dancing around the Christmas tree, and eating snacks! Cost:$10 per family. To pay online, please click here.
Swedish Language Classes return this spring and begin Tuesday, Jan. 24 and Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012! We will offer four levels–Beginners I, Beginners II, Intermediate, and Conversation/Advanced. To learn more about these classes, download our application or pay online, please click here to visit our Classes page.
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“Film Screaning of ‘The New Land’’”
On Saturday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the Nordic Family Genealogy Center will watch and discuss the film “The New Land.” View the continuing saga of Karl Oskar and Kristina Nilsson’s family in the sequel to the film “The Emigrants,” a story that follows the hardships of a group of Swedes who emigrate to Minnesota in the 19th century. What did the emigrants find in the new land? Harsh weather; illness; strains between family members, friends, church members, and the Native Americans; war; dreams found; dreams lost; and much more…
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.
“Film Screening of ‘The Emigrants’”
On Saturday, Feb. 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Nordic Family Genealogy Center will screen the film “The Emigrants,” the 1971 film that follows the hardships of a group of Swedes who emigrate to Minnesota in the 19th century. We will then discuss ancestors a part of such an emigration movement.
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.
“Swedish American Genealogist 2011 Fall Workshop Updates & What is the Swenson Center?”
On Saturday, Jan. 28, at 10 a.m. Nordic Family Genealogy Center members will present updates on the Swedish American Genealogist 2011 Fall Workshop.
Kathy Meade will also present on the Swenson Center. Kathy Meade is a former Genline representative, genealogist, and member of the Nordic Family Genealogy Advisory Board
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.
“Tallest Man on Earth”
The Spring 2012 theme for Hejsan is Swedish Music/Musicians, and on Thursday, June 21, we will learn about “Tallest Man on Earth.”
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.
“Sofia Talvik”
The Spring 2012 theme for Hejsan is Swedish Music/Musicians, and on Thursday, June 7, we will learn about “Sofia Talvik.”
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.
“Peter, Björn, and John”
The Spring 2012 theme for Hejsan is Swedish Music/Musicians, and on Thursday, May 17, we will learn about “Peter, Björn, and John.”
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.
“The Cardigans”
The Spring 2012 theme for Hejsan is Swedish Music/Musicians, and on Thursday, May 3, we will learn about “The Cardigans.”
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.
“Robyn”
The Spring 2012 theme for Hejsan is Swedish Music/Musicians, and on Thursday, April 19, we will learn about “Robyn.”
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.
“Europe”
The Spring 2012 theme for Hejsan is Swedish Music/Musicians, and on Thursday, April 5, we will learn about “Europe.”
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.
