2019
March 9, 2019: SWEDISH WITCHES – FOLKLORE AND TRIALS
January 12, 2019: REMEMBERING THE SWEDEN OF OUR ANCESTORS.
2018
December 25, 2018: JULOTTA
December 9, 2018: SWEDISH LUCIA CELEBRATION
October 13, 2018: SAHSWI WELCOMES IKEA TO WISCONSIN
June 24, 2018: SCANDINAVIAN MIDSOMMAR
The day was perfect as SAHSWI celebrated at Heidelberg Park in the Milwaukee area…sunshine, a nice breeze, shade…in a brand new venue for us. More than 200 people joined us in decorating and raising our new majstång designed and constructed by members George Lofgren and Ray Shoberg.
Flower crowns abounded as many learned the technique of creating crowns and many expressed memories of the beauty of flowers crowns made in past years. Children and adults joined musicians in the procession to raise the majstång and dance traditional dances around it. Swedish Folk Music and Norwegian Folk Dancers entertained us for the afternoon.
The Kubb game area presented an opportunity to learn the history of theViking game and to play the game. A child size Kubb court was also set up to include younger family members in the Kubb experience.
We hope all who attended enjoyed the Scandinavian Midsommar Celebration as much as Swedish American Historical Society of Wisconsin did in presenting it. We thank all the many volunteers who helped in the presentation.
The majstång and supplies are packed away and we look forward to seeing you all at our 2019 Scandinavian Midsommar Celebration.
If you missed the day..view this posting at https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ci0_D1KZf_4&t=26s
May 12, 2018: Early Swedish Settlment at Pine Lake/Chenequa, Wisconsin by John Elliott
March 10, 2018: FIKA, the Swedish Coffee Tradition
January 13, 2018: Whats in your American Trunk?, Topic Coordinator: Todd Michalek
2017
December 25, 2017 Julotta
December 10, 2017 Lucia Procession and Celebration
October 7, 2017 27th Annual Scandinavian Festival
October 14, 2017 Guest Speakers: Lois and Steve Schreiter Topic: Discovery of The Kensington Runestone In Northern Minnesota
June 19, 2017 Midsommar Celebration Sunday,
MAY 13, 2017 – – SWEDISH FOLK DANCING
MARCH 11, 2017 – SWEDISH EDUCATION.
January 14, 2017 The Walgreen Story
2016
January 16, 2016: Tell Your Swedish Story and Julgrandsplundring
March 12, 2016: Symbols of Sweden
May 14, 2016: Travel in Sweden Today
June 19, 2016: Scandinavian Midsommar at Old World Wisconsin, Eagle, WI
October 29, 2016: Swedish Artists Anders Zorn and Birger Sandzen
December 18, 2016: Lucia Celebration
December 25, 2016: Julotta
2015
January 17, 2015: Swedish Consulate in Milwaukee by Lena Carlstedt
March 14, 2015: Swedish Loom Weaving by Sonia Hummel
May 9, 2015: Getting Ready for Midsommar
June 21, 2015: Annual Scandinavian Midsommar at Old World Wisconsin, Eagle, WI
View video of our Midsommar Celebration at https://youtu.be/A5lZ75bqqUU
October 10, 2015: Annual Meeting and Tradition of Seven Cookies
December 13, 2015: Lucia Procession and Celebration
December 25, 2015: Julotta
2014
January 18, 2014: Fun with Swedish Music and Food by Harry H. Anderson
March 15, 2014: Swedish Influence at Ten Chimneys
May 17, 2014:Swedish Names: Family Names, Given Names and Name Days
June 22, 2014: Annual Scandinavian Midsommar at Old World Wisconsin in Eagle, WI
October 18, 2014: Annual Meeting and Swedish Food for Your Coming Holidays
December 14, 2014: Lucia Procession and Celebration
December 25, 2015: Julotta
2013
January 19, 2013: “ALFRED NOBEL – The Man Behind the Prizes” presented by Harry H. Anderson, Barbara Froemming and George Lofgren
March 9, 2013: Celebrating Swedish Spring and Summer Traditions presented by Jenny Hölsö
May 11,2013:Sweden’s Kingdom of Glass presented by Marge Jothen, Harry H. Anderson, Barbara Froemming
June 23, 2013: Annual Scandinavian Midsommar at Old World Wisconsin in Eagle, WI
October 13, 2013 – Annual Meeting & Svenske Hyllningsfest
November 2, 2013 – Ikea Trip
December 15, 2013 – Swedish Lucia Celebration
December 25, 2013– Julotta – Early Mornning Swedish Christmas Service
2012
January 21, 2012: Midwest Swedes in the Civil War – Part 1. “The Military Experience of Oscar Wilhelm Carlson” presented by Harry H. Anderson
March 10, 2012: “Swedish Immigration and the Dreams of America” presented by Harry H. Anderson and George Lofgren
May 12, 2012: “The Life of Eric Berglund, Bishop Hill Immigrant in the Civil War” presented by Author Martha Bergland
June 24, 2012: Annual Midsommar Celebration at Old World Wisconsin, Eagle, WI VIEW OUR MIDSOMMAR CELEBRATION AT: http://youtu.be/46058CChNkQ
October 13,2012: Annual Meeting with Tribute to Karin and Vic Hedman
December 16, 2012: Lucia Celebration
December 25, 2012: Julotta – Christmas Service
2011
January 22, 2011: “Employment Skillsof Early Swedish Immigrants” presented by Harry H. Anderson
March 12, 2011: Fun and Feather of a Swedish Easter
May 21, 2011: Swedish Needlework and Crafts
June 19, 2011: Midsommar Celebration, Old World Wisconsin, Eagle, Wisconsin
October 15, 2011: Annual Meeting
November 15, 2011: Jul Butik
December 3, 2011: Andersonville – Chicago Trip
December 25, 2011: Julotta
2010
January 23: Honorary Swedish Consul Johan Segerdahl discussing his duties and experiences
March 20: Swedish Genealogy Program – “Why Genealogy” with panel of speakers led by Darlene Norman.
May 15: Swedish Culture Day Bus Trip – Rockford, Illinois
June 27: Midsommar at Old World Wisconsin, Eagle, Wisconsin (Cancelled)
October 9: 35th Anniversary Celebration of the Founding of Swedish American Historical Society
November 13: IKEA Shopping Trip to Schaumberg, Illinois
December 25: Julotta at Whitnall Park Lutheran Church, Hales Corners, Wisconsin
2009
January 24: “Thorston Lindberg” presented by Harry H. Anderson
March 14: “Swedish Music in My Life” presented by Marjorie Jothen
May 9: “Historic Site Trip – Friman Marker at Genesee Depot, Unonius Marker at Nashotah House Seminary, St. Alban Church at Hartland”
June 27: Midsommar at Old World Wisconsin, Eagle, Wisconsin
October 10: Annual Meeting – Vasa Ship presentation by Eric Sunstrom
November 14: “Create A Smorgasbord with Raffle and Butik”
December 25: Julotta at Whitnall Park Lutheran Church, Hales Corners, Wisconsin
2008
January 26: “Swedes are Crooked, Too” presented by Harry H. Anderson
March 15: “Swedish Heritage Survey” – HarryH. Anderson
May 10: Virginia Follstad – Author
June 22: Midsommar at Old World Wisconsin, Eagle, Wisconsin
October 11: Annual Meeting
December 25: Julotta at Whitnall Park Lutheran Church, Hales Corners, Wisconsin
2007
January 27: “A Funeral for Mrs. Ekedahl” presented by Harry H. Anderson
March 24: “Our Heritage of Swedish-American Music” presented by K. Erik Anderson
May 12: “Swedes in the Civil War” presented by Eric Sunstrom
June 24: Midsommar at Old World Wisconsin, Eagle, Wisconsin
October 13: Annual Meeting
November 10: Scandinavian Resale, Butik and Bake Sale
December 25: Julotta at Whitnall Park Lutheran Church, Hales Corners, Wisconsin
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