Tractors and Their Impact on Farming in the 1900s

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       LEFT: Steam-Powered Tractor, 1890-1910. Image source: https://collection.mndigital.org/catalog/mhd:2876#?xywh=-2539%2C-729%2C9478%2C5765 RIGHT: Turning Over Prairie Grass, 1904. Image source: https://collection.mndigital.org/catalog/p16022coll24:14#?xywh=-1490%2C-216%2C6172%2C3754   Swedish…

Spelmansstämman: Japanese and Swedish Performers

An announcement for Spelmansstämman 2027 is at the end of this article. Performer Compilation from the Japanese and Swedish Spelmansstämman 2026   Thank you to all the performers this year. Your contribution makes this multicultural…

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…

The Secondhand Swedish Sale

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Mark your Calendars: October 16th-19th We seek donations and volunteers for our annual sale! Please join us to welcome guests, arrange items, and run the check-out booth. We are accepting donations for the sale from September 17th -…

Help Continue an Annual Tradition: Running of the Meatballs Volunteer Coordinator Wanted 

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Gammelgården is seeking a volunteer or team of volunteers to oversee the Running of the Meatballs race, starting in 2026. This is a multi-year commitment to ensure the annual fundraiser benefiting the museum can continue in future years. The…

Children’s Storytime a Hit! 

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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. This program…

Puppet Show at the Museum on the 4th of July Weekend

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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 able to see the puppets up…

A big thank you to our Midsommardagen Volunteers!

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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 many, many other activities that…

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. Birch is used to decorate homes,…

Luciadagen Essay Contest

This year, Gammelgården Museum of Scandia is offering a special opportunity for youth in grades 5-12 to participate in the Luciadagen programs at the museum on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 6:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. This is open to all youth.…