06/16/2021
#OnThisDay in 1858, Sweden's King Gustav V was born.
#OnThisDay in 1858, Sweden's King Gustav V was born.
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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.
Operating as usual
06/16/2021
Events This Week
Events This Week - https://mailchi.mp/samac/exploreswedishtraditions-1555870
This week you can order cinnamon rolls and almond tarts at the Museum. Orders have to be made by Thursday night and pre-orders can be picked up at the Museum on Friday between noon and 4 p.m.
06/15/2021
#OnThisDay in 1854, Jenny Nyström, a painter and illustrator, was born. She is mainly known for creating the Swedish image of the jultomte on numerous Christmas cards and magazine covers, thus linking the Swedish version of Santa Claus to the gnomes of Scandinavian folklore.
#OnThisDay in 1854, Jenny Nyström, a painter and illustrator, was born. She is mainly known for creating the Swedish image of the jultomte on numerous Christmas cards and magazine covers, thus linking the Swedish version of Santa Claus to the gnomes of Scandinavian folklore.
06/15/2021
Treat yourself this Friday by ordering our freshly baked cinnamon rolls and almond tarts now! All orders have to be made by Thursday at 6 p.m. Pickup will be June 18 from noon to 4 p.m. 💙
To place your order, visit our website: https://swedishamericanmuseum.org/order-to-go/
Treat yourself this Friday by ordering our freshly baked cinnamon rolls and almond tarts now! All orders have to be made by Thursday at 6 p.m. Pickup will be June 18 from noon to 4 p.m. 💙
To place your order, visit our website: https://swedishamericanmuseum.org/order-to-go/
06/14/2021
#OnThisDay in 2007, our "Blum-Olson: American Glass - Swedish Tradition" exhibit opened
#OnThisDay in 2007, our "Blum-Olson: American Glass - Swedish Tradition" exhibit opened
06/13/2021
#OnThisDay in 1998, our founder Kurt Mathiasson was honored by the City of Chicago with an award naming a portion of Clark Street, "Honorary Kurt Mathiasson Street," between Foster and Balmoral.
#OnThisDay in 1998, our founder Kurt Mathiasson was honored by the City of Chicago with an award naming a portion of Clark Street, "Honorary Kurt Mathiasson Street," between Foster and Balmoral.
06/12/2021
#OnThisDay in 1974, the Francis Dewes mansion, home of the #Swedish Engineers Society, was designated a #Chicago Landmark.
#OnThisDay in 1974, the Francis Dewes mansion, home of the #Swedish Engineers Society, was designated a #Chicago Landmark.
06/12/2021
Summer Camp
Summer Camp - https://mailchi.mp/samac/exploreswedishtraditions-1555866
Children ages 6-12 are welcome to join our ‘travels’ as we learn about some of the countries that Chicagoans have immigrated from. We will be creating works of art each day. There will also be special activities as we study Sweden, Mexico, Ireland, Ghana and China. We will spend time each day wo...
06/11/2021
Stock up on herring for your Midsommar smörgåsbord!
https://swedishamericanmuseum.org/order-to-go/
Stock up on herring for your Midsommar smörgåsbord!
https://swedishamericanmuseum.org/order-to-go/
06/10/2021
We love our new kitchen towels and Swedish dish cloths from little duck + owl 💙 Inspired by Andersonville and one of our favorite neighborhood traditions, Midsommarfest 💛
Stop by the Kerstin Andersson Museum Store this weekend to grab yours, then join us for some dancing around the Midsommar pole in our lot on Foster and Ashland 💐 Visit our website for more information and to sign up!
#andersonville #midsommar #dalahorse #littleduckandowl
We love our new kitchen towels and Swedish dish cloths from little duck + owl 💙 Inspired by Andersonville and one of our favorite neighborhood traditions, Midsommarfest 💛
Stop by the Kerstin Andersson Museum Store this weekend to grab yours, then join us for some dancing around the Midsommar pole in our lot on Foster and Ashland 💐 Visit our website for more information and to sign up!
#andersonville #midsommar #dalahorse #littleduckandowl
06/09/2021
#OnThisDay in 1904, Swedish opera singer Folke Henry Jonsson was born. Known for singing leading bass roles, he also appeared in Ingmar Bergman's "The Magic Flute" and Roberto Rossellini's film "Giovanna d'Arco al rogo."
#OnThisDay in 1904, Swedish opera singer Folke Henry Jonsson was born. Known for singing leading bass roles, he also appeared in Ingmar Bergman's "The Magic Flute" and Roberto Rossellini's film "Giovanna d'Arco al rogo."
06/08/2021
#OnThisDay in 793, the Viking Age begins as Norse warriors sack a British monastery at Lindisfarne.
#OnThisDay in 793, the Viking Age begins as Norse warriors sack a British monastery at Lindisfarne.
06/07/2021
#OnThisDay in 1884, Ester Claesson, a Swedish landscaping pioneer, was born. She is considered to be Sweden's first female landscape architect.
#OnThisDay in 1884, Ester Claesson, a Swedish landscaping pioneer, was born. She is considered to be Sweden's first female landscape architect.
06/07/2021
Events This Week
Events This Week - https://mailchi.mp/samac/exploreswedishtraditions-1555858
This week you can order cinnamon rolls and mocha squares at the Museum. Orders have to be made by Thursday night and pre-orders can be picked up at the Museum on Friday between noon and 4 p.m.
06/06/2021
#OnThisDay in 1983, Swedish National Day begins as a tribute to the 1523 election of Gustavus Eriksson Vasa as king in Dalarna. Prior to 1983, June 6 was celebrated as Swedish Flag Day. The first Swedish Flag Day was in 1916.
#OnThisDay in 1983, Swedish National Day begins as a tribute to the 1523 election of Gustavus Eriksson Vasa as king in Dalarna. Prior to 1983, June 6 was celebrated as Swedish Flag Day. The first Swedish Flag Day was in 1916.
06/05/2021
#OnThisDay in 1991, the park house at Peterson Park was renovated and rededicated. Peterson Park, as well as Peterson Avenue, are named for Pehr Samuel Peterson, once called "Chicago's Swedish Johnny Appleseed" whose Rosehill Nursery grew at least 60% of all the trees planted along public streets after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
#OnThisDay in 1991, the park house at Peterson Park was renovated and rededicated. Peterson Park, as well as Peterson Avenue, are named for Pehr Samuel Peterson, once called "Chicago's Swedish Johnny Appleseed" whose Rosehill Nursery grew at least 60% of all the trees planted along public streets after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
06/05/2021
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06/04/2021
#OnThisDay in 2010, the traveling exhibit “17 Swedish Designers” opened at the Museum as part of its 2009-2011 U.S. tour. The exhibit featured 17 award-winning female artists specializing in textiles, furniture, glassworks, and other mediums.
#OnThisDay in 2010, the traveling exhibit “17 Swedish Designers” opened at the Museum as part of its 2009-2011 U.S. tour. The exhibit featured 17 award-winning female artists specializing in textiles, furniture, glassworks, and other mediums.
06/04/2021
Sweden's National Day is June 6 💙💛 Celebrate with us at the Swedish American Museum this weekend!
We will be welcoming visitors for fika in the new courtyard this Sunday from 11-3.
While you're here, don't forget to stop in the Museum Store for all things blå och gul!
#swedishnationalday #nationaldag
Sweden's National Day is June 6 💙💛 Celebrate with us at the Swedish American Museum this weekend!
We will be welcoming visitors for fika in the new courtyard this Sunday from 11-3.
While you're here, don't forget to stop in the Museum Store for all things blå och gul!
#swedishnationalday #nationaldag
06/03/2021
Happy birthday to #Swedish operatic baritone and Grammy winner, Peter Mattei, who was born #OnThisDay in 1965!
Happy birthday to #Swedish operatic baritone and Grammy winner, Peter Mattei, who was born #OnThisDay in 1965!
06/01/2021
#OnThisDay in 1676, the Swedish warship Kronan sank at the Battle of Öland. The location of the wreck was rediscovered in 1980 by Anders Franzén. In March of 1989, the Musuem hosted a lecture on that discovery. The artifacts are on display at the Kalmar County Museum in Sweden.
#OnThisDay in 1676, the Swedish warship Kronan sank at the Battle of Öland. The location of the wreck was rediscovered in 1980 by Anders Franzén. In March of 1989, the Musuem hosted a lecture on that discovery. The artifacts are on display at the Kalmar County Museum in Sweden.
06/01/2021
June Events
June Events - https://mailchi.mp/samac/w64vpi5hnl-1555854
Celebrate the Swedish National Day by visiting the Museums summer café. Our Museum courtyard is ready to welcome you for a fika break. Make sure to tune in to the Swedish Consulate's page on June 6 to celebrate the day.
05/31/2021
#OnThisDay in 2015, “Homage to the Tallgrass Prairie," an exhibit featuring the work of George Olson, closed. The Minnesota native and Augustana alum’s work focuses on native grasses and wildflowers of the North American Prairie
#OnThisDay in 2015, “Homage to the Tallgrass Prairie," an exhibit featuring the work of George Olson, closed. The Minnesota native and Augustana alum’s work focuses on native grasses and wildflowers of the North American Prairie
05/31/2021
Now is a great time to learn more about family history! Schedule an appointment with a genealogy research assistant today! For more information: https://swedishamericanmuseum.org/genealogy/
Now is a great time to learn more about family history! Schedule an appointment with a genealogy research assistant today! For more information: https://swedishamericanmuseum.org/genealogy/
05/29/2021
#OnThisDay in 1926, a statue of #SwedishAmerican inventor John Ericsson was unveiled in Washington, D.C. Most famous for his ship and propeller design, he is regarded as one of the most influential mechanical engineers of all time.
#OnThisDay in 1926, a statue of #SwedishAmerican inventor John Ericsson was unveiled in Washington, D.C. Most famous for his ship and propeller design, he is regarded as one of the most influential mechanical engineers of all time.
05/28/2021
#OnThisDay in 1853, Carl Larsson, #Swedish painter of the Arts & Crafts movement, was born. His many paintings include watercolors, frescoes and oils, such as this self-portrait. Larsson's work has been on display at the Museum during our Scandinavian Masters exhibits.
#OnThisDay in 1853, Carl Larsson, #Swedish painter of the Arts & Crafts movement, was born. His many paintings include watercolors, frescoes and oils, such as this self-portrait. Larsson's work has been on display at the Museum during our Scandinavian Masters exhibits.
05/27/2021
#OnThisDay in 1939, Lena Anderson, Swedish children's author and illustrator, was born.
#OnThisDay in 1939, Lena Anderson, Swedish children's author and illustrator, was born.
05/27/2021
Check out this photo from our collection taken by Selma Jacobson in 1957. This picture captures the time of year in #Sweden when the reindeer move south to give birth to their calves in the spring. #onthisday
Check out this photo from our collection taken by Selma Jacobson in 1957. This picture captures the time of year in #Sweden when the reindeer move south to give birth to their calves in the spring. #onthisday
05/25/2021
Tre Kronor Restaurant is currently open for indoor dining, outdoor dining, pick-up and curb-side service! For hours, look below:
Mon: Closed
Tue-Thu: 9am-7pm
Fri: 9am-8pm
Sat: 8am-8pm
Sun: 9am-3pm
Tre Kronor Restaurant is currently open for indoor dining, outdoor dining, pick-up and curb-side service! For hours, look below:
Mon: Closed
Tue-Thu: 9am-7pm
Fri: 9am-8pm
Sat: 8am-8pm
Sun: 9am-3pm
05/25/2021
We're hiring! To learn more about the job description, click here: https://swedishamericanmuseum.org/job-opportunities/
We're hiring! To learn more about the job description, click here: https://swedishamericanmuseum.org/job-opportunities/
05/24/2021
Events This Week
Events This Week - https://mailchi.mp/samac/exploreswedishtraditions-1555838
This week you can order cinnamon rolls and cardamom bread at the Museum. Orders have to be made by Thursday night and pre-orders can be picked up at the Museum on Friday between noon and 4 p.m.
05/24/2021
Add some sweetness to the end of your week! This week we are baking cinnamon rolls and cardamom bread. Freshly baked orders have to be made by Thursday at 6 p.m. Pickup will be on Friday, noon – 4 p.m. 🤩 To order, click here: https://swedishamericanmuseum.org/order-to-go/
Add some sweetness to the end of your week! This week we are baking cinnamon rolls and cardamom bread. Freshly baked orders have to be made by Thursday at 6 p.m. Pickup will be on Friday, noon – 4 p.m. 🤩 To order, click here: https://swedishamericanmuseum.org/order-to-go/
05/21/2021
SVEA Restaurant Andersonville is open for business once again! Offering a beautiful outdoor patio, you won’t want to miss out on their delicious menu.
Hours:
Wednesday thru Sunday
7am-3pm closed Monday and Tuesday.
(Unless Monday is a holiday then 7-3 also)
05/19/2021
This talk starts a virtual exhibit celebrating the diversity in the neighborhood of Andersonville, the diversity among Swedish-Americans, and the diversity of Swedes in Sweden. To learn more info, click here: http://ow.ly/BoqN50EPV0M
This talk starts a virtual exhibit celebrating the diversity in the neighborhood of Andersonville, the diversity among Swedish-Americans, and the diversity of Swedes in Sweden. To learn more info, click here: http://ow.ly/BoqN50EPV0M
05/17/2021
Events This Week
Events This Week - https://mailchi.mp/samac/exploreswedishtraditions-1555834
This week you can order cinnamon rolls and chocolate muffins at the Museum. Orders have to be made by Thursday night and pre-orders can be picked up at the Museum on Friday between noon and 4 p.m.
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5211 N Clark St
Chicago, IL
60640
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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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. Limited parking for Museum visitors is located at our lot on Ashland and Foster, a half-block from the Museum.
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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!
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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How will you celebrate Easter this year? Maybe try a Swedish Easter in a Box - delivered to your home.
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??
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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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.
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I created a new Facebook Group. Text English and Swedish.
Slideshows and Topics about The Swedish History.
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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.
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