New Sweden Historical Society

New Sweden Historical Society http://www.maineswedishcolony.info/stock/index.html
Preserving and promoting Swedish culture in Northern Maine. Off season by appt.

Museum seasonal hours starting 02 June 2026; Tues, Thurs, Fri 12- 4:00 p.m. only, please call in advance, leave a message. Tours by appointment only when museum is not open regular hours. Please call in advance 207.896.5200.

Andrea Warrebo, Author and Founder of Esther Warren Press of Dalsland, Sweden donated eight of her books to the museum f...
08/29/2026

Andrea Warrebo, Author and Founder of Esther Warren Press of Dalsland, Sweden donated eight of her books to the museum for us to share and enjoy. Her writings feature preserving and sharing the stories, traditions, and history that connect Sweden and North America. They are available for check out at the museum
If you would like to learn more about my books and work, you can find them here:
Amazon Author Page: www.amazon.com/author/estherwarren

Quarterly Membership Meeting and Potluck!Saturday, 29 August 2026 5:30pm at the W.W. Thomas Park Dining Hall, 181 Statio...
08/29/2026

Quarterly Membership Meeting and Potluck!
Saturday, 29 August 2026 5:30pm at the W.W. Thomas Park Dining Hall, 181 Station Road, New Sweden. Bring a friend and your favorite or renown dish to share. Please join us, meet your neighbors, New Sweden community and see what the New Sweden Historical Society is working on this upcoming year!
Membership renewals were sent by email, USPS or the link on the FB page.
Early view of Thomas Park before the band shell was built. The park was given to the town of New Sweden in memory of W. W. Thomas, Jr by his family after he passed away in 1927. The park became a focal point for recreation and celebrations including band concerts and picnics.

Museum Hours this week! The Scandinavian Gift Shop will NOT be open, but will reopen on 17 September 2026, 1:00 to 4:00 ...
08/25/2026

Museum Hours this week! The Scandinavian Gift Shop will NOT be open, but will reopen on 17 September 2026, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Thank you, McDougal, for opening the museum last Saturday!

08/25/2026

Swedish American Newspapers

08/25/2026

Fiber Arts is Back, Starting, Friday September 11th!! Mark your calendars for all the upcoming dates! We hope to see you there!!

08/25/2026

Returning after Having the Summer Off! Come Paint with Us! Mark your calendars now to make sure you will be there!

08/23/2026

Thank you, Anderson, for sharing this find! It is an article about New Sweden written by SYLVESTER BAXTER for The Boston Herald. It was published in the THE NORTH, Minneapolis, MN, 6 November 1889, page 3 and relates the writers experience visiting New Sweden and the development of the Swedish Colony.

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116 Station Road , PO Box 33
New Sweden, ME
04762

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm

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(207) 896-5200

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