Register for Events in October-December

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There are many upcoming events from October through December. Click on the link for more information and to register. ** Scandia Evening Adventures - Thursday, October 19, November 16, and December 21 - 5-8 pm. This is your opportunity…

Second-hand Swedish Sale

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The Second-hand Swedish Sale is a great opportunity to purchase lovely pre-owned Swedish glass, ceramics, linens, metal, jewelry, and holiday items. Vendors who have Swedish items in good to excellent condition are welcome to sell at the…

Lynne Moratzka’s Retirement

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Message from Jim Thorson, Museum Board President The following message was shared at the October 1st Life Member event at Gammelgården Museum: Volunteers have been and always will be a critical part of our success. Every volunteer…

Internship Opportunity

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If you are a high school senior or college student (or know of one) looking to explore the field of non-profit management or work in a history museum setting, Gammelgården’s internship program may be worth exploring. Gammelgården selects…

Be a Demonstrator or Participant in the Artists & Crafters Fair

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Gammelgården Museum of Scandia is seeking individuals who would like to be demonstrators, sell their products, and/or have an information table for any or all three of Gammelgården’s major events this summer: –        Opening…

Message from the Board President – from the March 2023 Kul News

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The Immigrant Experience - Change and Tradition I recently re-read my Grandmother Violet Iversons’ memoirs. She was a second-generation Swedish immigrant born in 1900 in Minneapolis. Hers was an urban experience. Unfortunately, her parents…

Lines from Lynne – from the March 2023 Kul News

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First of all, thanks for opening and reading this Kul News! It is a great preview of our plans for Gammelgården in this - our 51st year. Reaching this milestone is thanks to all of you for your support and encouragement.This winter,…

Annual Meeting 2023

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Gammelgården held its annual meeting on Sunday, January 8th to a full room. Members, supporters, board members, and staff enjoyed appetizers and desserts while listening to an update from Gammelgården's Director (Lynne Moratzka), Elim Lutheran…

Message from the Board President – from the December 2022 Kul News

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It has been a busy last half of the year. Setting up a new non-profit corporation and getting 501(c)(3) designation is a time-consuming process. Since the new board took over control of Gammelgården on September 27, 2022, we have been working…

Lines from Lynne – from the December 2022 Kul News

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Greetings to All! One of the oldest truths is “Nothing is as constant as change.” For all of us, this has been particularly true since Covid began in 2020 and made changes in everything - work habits and locations; and social, educational,…