Renovation, Restoration, Preservation, Versus Conservation for Historic Buildings

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When people think of museums, they think about the preservation of items: armor, clothing, dishware, figurines, furniture, toys, paintings, pottery, weapons, and so much more. The preservation of these items is important because they tell a…

What are Charlotte Weibull Dolls?

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Whether you've seen them during your visit to Gammelgården, your family owns a few, or you've just heard the name in passing, Charlotte Weibull dolls help preserve Swedish textile history. Former Gammelgården director and current tour guide…

Vasa Junior Folk Dancers at Midsommardagen

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Vasa Junior Folk Dancers performed around the midsommarstång or majstång (maypole) at our Midsommardagen event this past Saturday, and they did a spectacular job! These dancers wore Swedish National Folkdräkt, noted by the bright blue and…

Vote for your favorite T-Shirt design!

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Voting is open now! Gammelgården is in the process of designing hand-printed T-shirts for sale in the Butik. Through this short survey, community members, volunteers, and guests can come together to choose the final design and available…