October 1,2,3 Folk Dräkt Style Show and Luncheon Return
This year Gammelgården will continue the theme of celebrating Folk Dräkt…traditions in the trunk, but we will also include the echo…. modern clothing that incorporates some element of design/decoration that we recognize as an echo of the original tradition.
The exhibits this summer for ECHOES of TRADITIONS in the TRUNK will change 3 times. May- July will feature several dräkter, including Sami, Småland and a Leksand child's. All very traditional and lovely. August- October will show modern designers of clothing that are based in folk dräkt. November and December will center on the much loved Lucia.
October 1,2,3 the Folk Dräkt style show and luncheon returns…with Echo –Echo- Echo! Traditional folk dräkt will be modeled as well as modern design clothes sweaters and high-heeled clogs!
Narrators for these shows will be Lizette Gradén, Sweden, and Laurie Jacobi, Twin Cities. These delightful ladies will share information about traditional folk dräkt and modern clothing that echoes the traditions.
RESERVATIONS a MUST...tickets now available.
Call 651 433 5053
Cost: $25.00/person ( $10.00 tax deductible donation)
We will be looking for you and your friends to come and visit!
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Gammelgården Museum
The Välkommen Hus
Photo by:Carol Seefeldt Photography
Välkommen Hus and Butik Hours:
- Monday- Saturday 10:00 am- 4:00 pm
- Sunday 1:00 – 4:00 pm
"Gammelgården" means Old Farm in Swedish. Here visitors can step back in history and experience the lives of early Swedish immigrants in the only open air museum devoted to Swedish immigration in the United States.
Today, in buildings that have been carefully preserved and restored, visitors can get a glimpse of the daily lives of these immigrants and participate in events and classes to learn more about the culture and times of the immigrants.
Visit the many buildings on Gammelgården Museum's 11 acres site. Your tour guide will give a lots of information about the Välkommen Hus, Präst Hus, Gammel Kyrkan, Ladugård, Immigrant Hus and Swedish Stuga.
Click here to see the beautiful photos of a wedding ceremony held at Gammelgården Museum this summer. Wouldn't you love to have such a beautiful setting for your wedding?
Spelmanstämma 20th Anniversary was a success!
Past Spelmansstämma Photo
Photos by:Carol Seefeldt Photography
Coming Soon - Don't miss these dates!
September 11,25 - Annies Coffee Parties September 13 - Swedish Language Lessons begin
September 26 - Bluegrass and Lemonade in the Shade
"Comin' to Amerika" Sessions were well attended!
GIft certificates for your Special Young Person for Comin to Amerika 2011 are available in the Butik...perfect for birthday's and Christmas!
Flicka Day 2010 was a special girls day...
Everyone had a wonderful time, painting their own Dala horse, great conversation and of course fun. See what else happened...
See MORE Flicka Day Photos from 2010
Come join us on September 26th for more Bluegrass Music!
Video courtesy of Joan R Berry from June 27th, 2010
This summer, Bluegrass music was performed and enjoyed by all. Players and audience members are welcome to join us from both Aug 29th and Sept 26th from 2:00- 4:00. Come and hear the music, drink lemonade and fellowship in the wonderful outdoors.
Swedish Name Days....Find Yours
NEW! Click on this link: Swedish Name Days and visit Gammelgården on your birthday or name day to get one FREE admission and a Birthday or Name day treat from the Butik! 
Mark your calendars for 2010!
Annies Coffee Parties:
September 11,25
October 9, 23
November 13,27
December 11,18
September 13 - Swedish Language Lessons begin
September 26 - Bluegrass and Lemonade in the Shade
October 1-3 - Traditions in the Trunk II:
Echoes of Traditions in Modern Clothing
October 17 - Last day of week-end tours
November 6 - Swedish Sausage class
November 18 - Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner!
December 12 - Lucia Dagen worship, breakfast and program
Visit the Gammelgården Calendarfor details
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Recurring special events include:
- Sunday Worship in Gammelkyrkan: 8:00 am Memorial Day thru Labor Day
- Lutfisk Dinner: Love it or loathe it, the dinner (including Swedish meatballs) is held the 3rd Thursday in November
- Lucia Fest: Lucia Day is celebrated on the 2nd Sunday in December