Swedish Genealogy Research and Fika

7 05 2024

Come to the next Fika meeting Saturday, May 18, 2024, starting at 1:30 PM to find out more about Swedish Genealogy. The meeting will be held at Martin Luther Lutheran Church9235 West Bluemound RoadMilwaukee located just east of the Milwaukee Zoo.

The program will feature presentations by the Swedish Genealogy Research Group (SGRG) members about their Swedish and Scandinavian roots and their ancestor’s immigration to Wisconsin. The SGRG is a part of Swedish American Historical Society of Wisconsin (SAHSWI) and is led by Swedish Genealogy Committee Chair John Engel who has nearly 50 years of experience in Genealogy Research. John and members Melanie Herriges and Renee Swanson-Boos will talk about their ancestry and their research, and John will also explain how you can start your own research into your family’s background.

After the presentation enjoy traditional Fika the Swedish way. If you can, bring a dish to share. Do you have a favorite Swedish recipe you want to share, bring it and we can add it to the website Food Heritage page.