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Join us for Knitting Group, where we work on our knitting or other projects while enjoying fika. All are welcome, including those who just want to come and socialize. ...
Dr. Peterson will share over 30 years of experiences researching the Sami and other indigenous peoples’ cultures including Native American, and Inuits. He will read excerpts of texts written by two leading Sami cultural figures – Nils Aslak Valkeapää and Inger-Mari Aikio-Arianaick. The history and...
“Like lichen on stone, like bark on trees, we are woven together with time." This short program performed by local Chicago singers will consist of contemporary music by Sami composer Frode Fjellheim, Mia Makaroff, Andrea Ramsey, and Sami musician Katarina Barruk. These pieces are in Latin, Englis...
Join us for Knitting Group, where we work on our knitting or other projects while enjoying fika. All are welcome, including those who just want to come and socialize. ...
It is music at the Museum - wake up your ears, exercise your fingers and play along with us! Musicians and instructors host a Scandinavian Jam at the Swedish American Museum every month. Join us for an afternoon of traditional roots music starting with instruction from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. New tu...
The Museum film and food series are returning. We will watch a number of movies in Swedish with English subtitles. You can choose to come for food or just enjoy the movie. In February we will show “The Summer Book” Cost for dinner and movie is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Movie only i...
The Museum film and food series are returning. We will watch a number of movies in Swedish with English subtitles. You can choose to come for food or just enjoy the movie. In February we will show “The Summer Book” Cost for dinner and movie is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Movie only i...
Exhibit Opening with Edith-Marie's son Albert Goodman Born in 1919 in Evanston, Illinois, Edith-Marie Appleton was the youngest of the three children of Albert Ivar and Lillian Charlotte Appleton, both of whom had Swedish roots. Albert Ivar Appleton founded the prosperous Appleton Electric Compan...
A free (with admission) guided tour of the Museum's core exhibit, We Are America. Approximately 45 minutes. Reserve your spot here or at the door (if space remains). ...
Participants are taught Swedish recipes in this online cooking class. You can cook along with the group and ask questions as we go. In February we will make different variations of Semla the Lenten Bun. Remember, you can always stock up on your cooking supplies in the Museum Store. ...
On the last consecutive Thursday and Friday of most months we read a children's book (all available in our Store) and we do a craft. In February we will read Viking Strong by Doug Cenko ...
On the last consecutive Thursday and Friday of most months we read a children's book (all available in our Store) and we do a craft. In February we will read Viking Strong by Doug Cenko ...
The Store and Gallery on the first floor of the Museum will be open until 7 p.m. Free admission after 4 p.m. ...
Preserving Your Past Speaker: Janette Foss Garcia Free for Swedish American Genealogical Society members. Join the Swedish American Museum for an engaging Zoom program focused on the importance of archiving and preserving your family history for future generations. This online presentation ...
We meet the last Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. to discuss books from Nordic countries that can be bought in the Museum Store. In Feburary we will discuss Against the Ice by Ejnar Mikkelsen (Iceland & Greenland). Please register for this free event to receive the Zoom link. ...