Swedish American Historical Society of Wisconsin

Come celebrate Midsommar the Swedish way Sunday, June 21, 2026 from 1 – 4 p.m. Heidelberg Park by at Bavarian Bierhaus, 700 West Lexington Blvd., Glendale

• Help decorate the Majstång (Midsommar pole) with greens and flowers.
• Join in the procession to raise the decorated pole, and then dance around it.
• Make a flower crown to wear.
• Enjoy traditional Swedish folk music and Scandinaviann folk dances.
• Learn the game of Kubb, known as “Viking chess.
• Special activities and crafts for children.
• Learn about early Swedish settlement in Wisconsin and our Swedish Genealogy Research Group

Bring your own lawn chairs, and join us for a FREE afternoon of fun at our Scandinavian Midsommar Celebration. If you can, bring additional flowers and greens for decorating the Majstång.

Bierhaus staff will provide a variety of food, including Swedish items, for purchase in the Park.   Note: No food may be brought into the Park.

For further information:  Visit us at www.sahswi.org or email us at swedishamericanhistoricalwisc@gmail.com

Fika meeting on May 16, 2026 at 1:30 PM at Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 9235 West Bluemound Road, Milwaukee.

If you have not been to Bishop Hill, the May Fika Meeting is a chance to learn about this historical community from the Award-winning Author Martha Bergland and her Husband Jim Uhrinak

Today, Bishop Hill is recognized for its historical significance, with several structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated as a National Historic Landmark. Visitors can explore the village’s rich history through museums, galleries, and cultural events that celebrate its Swedish roots. Bishop Hill remains a vibrant community that honors its past while continuing to thrive as a living historical site.

Swedish Trivia

In our March Fika meeting we started a Swedish Trivia program to refresh our knowledge of topics related to our common interests. The theme for this set of questions is “Early Swedish Immigration”, and at this time there are 5 questions;

Swedish Trivia

After the presentation enjoy traditional Fika the Swedish way. And as always – If you bring a dish to share, it is very much appreciated.