12/25/2020
God Jul ("Merry Christmas") from the Swedish American Museum!
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Through its arts, educational programs and permanent collection, the Swedish American Museum interprets the immigrant experience for children and adults.
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The Swedish American Museum is a nonprofit museum and cultural center for the education, celebration and interpretation of Swedish American history and culture in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Due to COVID-19 and our desire to keep our community and staff safe, we are offering online shopping and curbside pickup services only for our museum store. We are also offering virtual personal shopping, by appointment only. For more information, check out the links below: http://swedishamericanmuseum.org/2.0/order-to-go/ https://swedishamericanmuseum.org/holiday-store/
Online services available; Pickup available
12/25/2020
Want to learn how the Swedish celebrate Christmas? Check out the article below! If you have any Swedish-American traditions you celebrate at home, comment below to share!
https://sweden.se/culture-traditions/christmas/
12/23/2020
Just because we're truly home for the holidays this year doesn't mean we have to miss out on beautiful Swedish traditions! Elsa Nilsson is a Swedish flutist from Gothenburg, Sweden. Based out of NYC for the past ten years, her band produces beautiful Christmas jazz music every December. If you want to check out her music, you can click below:
https://elsanilsson.bandcamp.com/album/dark-is-light-is
12/22/2020
Sweden.se
Sweden.se
Happy Fourth Sunday of Advent! Let's heat up some 'glögg', Swedish mulled wine, and be merry. 😍 Here's your recipe!
12/21/2020
This year we are celebrating Advent with a new sale each week! Through the end of 2020, take 20% off any Calendar.
Email [email protected] for details and personal shopping. Use code HEJ2021 when ordering from our online store and Julkatalog:
https://swedishamericanmuseum.org/holiday-catalog/
12/17/2020
There is still a few hours left to order your Julmiddag meal! Ensure your meal by ordering by 6 p.m CST. Pickup will be Sunday, Dec. 20th. For pricing information and ordering, click here: http://ow.ly/YyMy50COyIA
12/17/2020
There is still a few hours left to order your Julmiddag meal! Ensure your meal by ordering by 6 p.m CST. Pickup will be Sunday, Dec. 20th. For pricing information and ordering, click here: http://ow.ly/YyMy50COyIA
12/16/2020
Bennison’s Bakery limpa and Andersonville Coffeecake will be available freshly baked for pick-up on December 17th and December 23rd. Pre-Orders must be placed no later than 1:30 p.m. on the day prior. To order, click here: http://ow.ly/MLSc50CMf9k
Photo belongs to Bennison's Bakery
12/15/2020
Want to learn how to make your own Swedish treats at home? Join us on December 21st at 6:00 p.m. for our online Christmas Cookie event! You won't want to miss out - all attendees will be entered for a chance to win a gingerbread kit 🤩 For more info: http://ow.ly/GJHi50CMc7J
12/15/2020
Freshly baked goods
Freshly baked goods - https://mailchi.mp/samac/exploreswedishtraditions-1555654
Dinner for one Members $65 & non-members $70 Dinner for two Members $130 & non-members $140 (might feed two adults and one child) Dinner for three Members $195 & non-members $210 (three adults or two adults and two children) Dinner for four Members $2...
12/15/2020
Last week to order your own freshly baked saffransbullar! Order by this Thursday, December 17th at 6 p.m. Click here for more information: https://swedishamericanmuseum.org/order-to-go/
12/14/2020
Upcoming programs
Upcoming programs - https://mailchi.mp/samac/exploreswedishtraditions-1555650
Need a helping hand with the Christmas preparations this year? Why not pick up a ready baked gingerbread house for decorations.
12/14/2020
This year we are celebrating Advent with a new sale each week! This week, save 20% on all Swedish Textiles.
Email [email protected] for details and personal shopping. Use code TEXTILE when ordering from our Julkatalog:
https://swedishamericanmuseum.org/holiday-catalog/
12/13/2020
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Enjoy!
We would like to bring you all light and virtual joy this Lucia morning.
12/13/2020
12/11/2020
This years Lucia celebration will take place online. Join us on Facebook at noon when we will be livestreaming a small performance followed by Lucia from years past on both YouTube and our website at 1 p.m. Information here: http://ow.ly/47Ze50CJ5lF
12/11/2020
This years Lucia celebration will take place online. Join us on Facebook at noon when we will be livestreaming a small performance followed by Lucia from years past on both YouTube and our website at 1 p.m. Information here: http://ow.ly/47Ze50CJ5lF
12/08/2020
Make your Christmas month a Swedish one! The Swedish American Museum will be baking Lucia or Saffron buns in December!
You have three different days for pickup:
Friday, Dec. 11 after noon (last order taken on Dec. 10, 6 p.m.)
Sunday, Dec. 13 after noon (last order taken on Dec. 12, 6 p.m.)
Friday, Dec. 18 after noon (last order taken on Dec. 17, 6 p.m.)
For ordering information, click here: http://ow.ly/e68Y50CFSbL
12/07/2020
December Events
December Events - https://mailchi.mp/samac/w64vpi5hnl-1555518
Despite the fact that we can’t gather together for our beloved family event, Breakfast with Tomten, we have come up with a way to continue tradition in a new way. On Dec. 12, 2020 we are offering a family style curbside pick-up of a family style pancake breakfast. You can also pick up an optional ...
12/07/2020
This year we are celebrating Advent with a new sale each week! This week, save 20% on all Tomte figurines and Holiday ornaments.
Email [email protected] for details and personal shopping. Use code TOMTEN when ordering from our Julkatalog:
https://swedishamericanmuseum.org/holiday-catalog/
12/05/2020
Julmarknad starts at 10 a.m.
Julmarknad starts at 10 a.m. - https://mailchi.mp/samac/exploreswedishtraditions-1555642
Like so many other things this year, Julmarknad will look a bit different too. Join us at 10 a.m. to meet our vendors via Zoom to see some of their products and be able to ask questions. Some of the items will be available until Christmas at the Museum for you to browse and buy during a personal sho...
12/03/2020
Upcoming programs
Upcoming programs - https://mailchi.mp/samac/exploreswedishtraditions-1555634
Like so many other things this year, Julmarknad will look a bit different too. On Saturday, Dec. 5 you will be able to meet our vendors via Zoom to see some of their products and be able to ask questions. Some of the items will be available until Christmas at the Museum for you to browse and buy dur...
12/02/2020
This year we are celebrating Advent with a new sale each week! This week, save 20% on all Swedish Birchwood Trays.
Email [email protected] for details and personal shopping. Use code BIRCH when ordering from our Julkatalog:
https://swedishamericanmuseum.org/holiday-catalog/
12/02/2020
Last chance
Last chance - http://eepurl.com/hkwe2b
There is still time to take part! You can still help the Museum make it through the year of Covid-19. When you #GiveSwedish to the Swedish American Museum, you support field trips for hundreds of schoolchildren, lectures, cultural events and tours of our permanent exhibit “The Dream of America,...
12/01/2020
There is still time to participate in #GivingTuesday! A gift to the Swedish American Museum is a gift to your community. Thank you for your support! Donate here: http://ow.ly/1Pun50CyCiZ
12/01/2020
Today is #GivingTuesday! When you #GiveSwedish to the Swedish American Museum, you support field trips for hundreds of schoolchildren, lectures, cultural events and tours of our permanent exhibit “The Dream of America,” which brings the story of immigration to life.
Give because you love Andersonville and the Swedish American Museum.
Give because you care about preserving the stories of immigrants, who call Chicago home.
Give because you want to support the only children’s museum dedicated to immigration.
Thank you for your support of the Swedish American Museum.
Don’t put it off! Make your donation NOW and don’t forget to share that you #GiveSwedish!
Donate here: http://ow.ly/8oZk50CyBL0
12/01/2020
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday!
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday! - https://mailchi.mp/samac/exploreswedishtraditions-1555618
After Thanksgiving comes Black Friday, followed by Giving Saturday and Museum Store Sunday. To end the days of giving and shopping we have Giving Tuesday! Tomorrow we hope that you will choose to include the Swedish American Museum on your list of charities and non-profit organizations. When you...
11/30/2020
One more day until #GivingTuesday! Don’t put it off! Make your donation NOW and don’t forget to share that you #GiveSwedish! Donate here: http://ow.ly/QsSc50CyBpg
11/30/2020
On Saturday, Dec. 5 you will be able to meet our vendors via Zoom to see some of their products and be able to ask questions. Some of the items will be available until Christmas at the museum for you to browse and buy during a personal shopping time or you can use the links below to visit the vendors websites.
For more information, follow the link below: http://ow.ly/sCeN50CyzAg
11/29/2020
Our first #Julkatalog brings the charm of a Swedish Christmas Market straight to your home! Celebrate #MuseumStoreSunday with us by enjoying this fully remote shopping experience from the comfort of your couch.
Your purchase supports the Swedish American Museum, and allows us to continue providing exhibits, programs, and events for all ages! #beapatron #shopmuseumstores #alwaysandersonville
https://swedishamericanmuseum.org/holiday-catalog/
11/28/2020
Today is Small Business Saturday so #ShopSmall! The Swedish American Museum is offering a free wooden Dala ornament with purchase of $50 or more. Our shop is online only with options for curbside pickup! #AlwaysAndersonville Click here for more details: http://ow.ly/OF1P50CwA2c
11/28/2020
Holiday Sales! CORRECTED
Holiday Sales! CORRECTED - https://mailchi.mp/samac/exploreswedishtraditions-1555610
Use coupon code "AlwaysAndersonville" to get: 15% off online orders (for shipping or curbside pick-up). The Museum will stay open until 7 p.m. for curbside pick-up on the Fridays leading up to Christmas in December. & 20% off Christmas ornaments from our catalog or holiday store on fa la la la Fri...
11/27/2020
Use code "AlwaysAndersonville" when you shop for exclusive deals online from shops all around the neighborhood!
Fa-La-La-La-Fridays ONLY through Dec. 18:
15% off all Online orders
AND
20% off Ornaments from our Holiday Catalog
Always FREE curbside pick-up and personal shopping.
Stay safe while you #shopsmall #alwaysandersonville
Andersonville Chamber of Commerce
11/27/2020
Next Tuesday, December 1st is #GivingTuesday. We are asking you to help us through the year of Covid-19 with your donation. Give because you care about preserving the stories of immigrants, who call Chicago home! #GiveSwedish https://swedishamericanmuseum.org/givingtuesday/
11/27/2020
‘Tis the Season to #GiveSwedish
‘Tis the Season to #GiveSwedish - https://mailchi.mp/samac/exploreswedishtraditions-1555602
#GivingTuesday is part of a national day of giving held this year on Tuesday, Dec. 1. When you #GiveSwedish to the Swedish American Museum, you support field trips for hundreds of schoolchildren, lectures, cultural events and tours of our permanent exhibit “The Dream of America,” which brings th...
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Clark Street CTA bus No. 22 and Foster Avenue bus No. 92 stop within 150 feet of the Museum. The CTA Red Line EL train stops at Berwyn. Our parking lot is located at the corner of Ashland and Foster, a half-block from the Museum. Limited spaces available on a first-come basis.
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As a part of Chicago Cultural Alliance's Taste From Home, join the Swedish American Museum is learning the classic recipe: kladdkaka! To learn more about Taste From Home and the recipe, follow this link: http://ow.ly/AtnL50AZJjg
Happy #NationalVolunteerWeek!
Our Director, Karin, wants to share a wonderful message about what our volunteers mean to her! #Volunteers
Happy #NationalVolunteerWeek from our Education Manager, Stacey! We love the hat! 😍🇸🇪
Happy #NationalVolunteerWeek! Here is our Store Manager, Catherine, talking about how #volunteers impact her role!
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We appreciate our volunteers, not only during #NationalVolunteerWeek, but each and every day! Here is a message from our Communications Manager, Angelica.
Happy National Volunteer Week!
It's National Volunteer Week! Our volunteers are essential. We want to take the next seven days to show our appreciation. Here is a message from Caroline, our Member & Community Engagement Manager 🇸🇪
The #Dala horse is out and about today! After taking a break for Easter, the horse is back exploring our core exhibit. The items displayed were found on large #Swedish cruise lines that connected the United States with Sweden in the early to mid 20th century. The voyage could take up to two weeks to complete. How would you pass the time on a 14 day journey across the Atlantic? 🛳️✨
Our #Dalahorse is back in our permanent exhibit today! What is our dala looking at? These items are examples of ways #SwedishAmericans continued Swedish traditions in the United States! The beautiful linens are shown above a traditional southern Swedish cake (spettekaka) and the common instrument used to make it. Then we see a beautiful hutch with traditional "rosemåling" decorations, and a Nyckelharpa, or traditional Swedish American instrument on the wall. Do you recognize any of these Swedish American items from your own homes? Let us know below!
Swedish savory breakfast rolls in just 25 minutes!
Today is waffle day in Sweden! There are a number of different types of waffles in Sweden but all of them heart shaped.
One of our Dala horses is out exploring the museum! Right now, our Dala is at the entrance to our permanent exhibit “The Dream for America”. Let’s see what our Dala learns about Swedish-American immigration... Also, we don’t have a name for our Dala! If you have a name idea, write it in the comments 💙
Learn how to make Swedish Chocolate Balls
Having fun saying goodbye to the end of the holiday season 😍🎄
Andersonville Christmas tree. #ChicagoLucia #Swedeninchicago
Chicago Lucia celebrations have begun. Next up procession up Clark Street starting at the Museum. #ChicagoLucia #Swedeninchicago
Svenska Skolan St Lucia procession during day two of Julmarknad 🥰
Beautiful St Lucia procession through our Julmarknad ❤️💛 We will have more Swedish performances tomorrow! For the schedule, go to our website www.swedishamericanmuseum.org. See you there tomorrow!
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So today I decided to make an old favorite from childhood...Pytt i Panna. Now ours as fried red skin potatoes, diced onions...salt pepper and some allspice...then chunks of braunschweiger and broken pieces of hardtack..fried in butter of course. So took me bak..it was delicious..when I looked it up on here no recipes were like mine. Anyone else use the braunschweiger??
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Here are 8 digital Climate Change themed art shows I curated:
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I am sending you pictures of my GGgrandmother's (?) linen wall hanging which has been in my family for 175 years. We are unsure when it was made. We would like to have a museum take and display it because my 95 year old mother wants to cut it up and give everyone in the family a piece of it, which I don't want to see done. Are you interested in it? It is 5 feet wide and 25-30 feet long with fringe on one side. Do you know of any museum that would display it? Please contact me for details. [email protected]
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Hello, my name is Anders Dernback and I love Swedish History.
In US I have a lot of Relatives. They lived in Hasslö Blekinge oldest I know of Hans born 1570. Every relative have DNA from Hans. I created a Facebook Group about Swedish History and my Relatives love it. Try it if you like Swedish History.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/418313002461229/
I love Swedish History.
I created a new Facebook Group. Text English and Swedish.
Slideshows and Topics about The Swedish History.
Feel free to visit!
Celebrate Midsummer with us in Sweden. VisitSweden is streaming Midsummer Live today. The first episode, from the south of Sweden where I live, just aired, and the next episode is in an hour. Welcome!
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If I bought a ticket but can't come tonight for the book event can I pick up the book later at the museum?
My apologies in advance if this posting is not appropriate for this site.
My husband, several of my cousins and I plan to travel to Sweden September, 2020. We want to visit the area where my paternal grandfather was born and raised. I hope that we might also make contact with relatives that still reside in the area. Since I have no information about those Swedish relatives I am at a loss to know how to proceed and seek your assistance.
Here is what I know about my grandfather: Name – Manne Rask; Resided – Farm near Ryssbalt, Neder-Kalix, Sweden; Born – 1-20-1891; Immigrated to US – 11-26-06 on SS Caronia, Cunard Line through Ellis Island; Parents – Carl John Rask and Anna Margaret Oberg Rask; siblings: Nels John, Oscar, Carl Udvig, Erick August, and Esther Margaret. I believe that Esther Margaret immigrated to Chicago.