Volunteer Spotlight
Thank you to our Tour Guides! Our well-dressed tour guides do a fantastic job of leading visitors through the history of Gammelgården and immigration in this area. They also give private tours […]
Entries by Ann Rinkenberger
Perks of Volunteering
In addition to supporting a dynamic organization and meeting interesting people, there are many benefits to volunteering at Gammelgården: Volunteer for 2+ shifts and receive a free tour! Volunteer for […]
Volunteer Spotlight
Thank you to our Digital Archivists! We are digitizing our records! Newspaper clippings, programs from past events, and photographs are being scanned into our database before being securely stored. It […]
Thank You to Gammelgården’s Gardening Team Volunteers and Washington County Master Gardeners
Seeing the colorful flower gardens and historic heirloom gardens at Gammelgården adds another dimension to visitors’ museum experience at Gammelgården.. Eye-catching flowers, blossoms, colorful vegetables, and fragrant herbs all vie […]
Northern Bedrock will Begin Restoration Work on the Pastor’s House and Stuga
From July 29th through August 6th, a crew of 4-6 people from Northern Bedrock will be at Gammelgården to work on the Stuga, Pastor’s House, and part of the museum’s […]
Shopping to Support Gammelgården
Scandia Butik’s inventory is a testament to the richness of Swedish culture. The food section is one highlight, featuring a variety of traditional Swedish delicacies. Customers can find everything, including Swedish […]
Children’s Storytime a Hit!
Gammelgården Museum’s Children’s Storytime, led by Grace (Gammelgården’s Librarian and Children’s Programming Coordinator), has become a valuable weekly event for young children and their families with engaging stories and songs. […]
Puppet Show at the Museum on the 4th of July Weekend
Gammelgården Museum hosted Open Eye Theatre’s puppet show, The Adventures of Katie Tomatie, on Saturday, July 5th. Children and adults enjoyed the performance inside the Welcome House. Audience members were […]
A big thank you to our Midsommardagen Volunteers!
We so appreciate everyone’s help in setting up the grounds, preparing and selling delicious Swedish food, helping with kid’s crafts, greeting guests, sharing information about our historic buildings, and the […]
Midsommardagen in Sweden
In Sweden, Midsummer Day is celebrated on the weekend closest to June 24th. The celebration features dancing, traditional games, and a variety of delicious food. Nature is integral to Midsommar traditions. […]