Come experience a FREE day as an immigrant making a new life on a small farm in the town of Scandia in the late-1800’s. From 1-4 pm, Gammelgården opens for free each of the five historic and fully-furnished buildings allowing visitors to participate in the work and play as residents of this small farm did in […]
Following the ceremony by the Chisago American Legion at the North Elim Cemetery (starting between 12:30-1 pm and finishing by 1:15 pm across from Elim Lutheran Church), come to Gammelgården Museum from 1:15-2:30 pm to see the Artifacts of Heroism display. There will be artifacts from the museum's collection from the Civil War to WWII […]
Visit Gammelgården Museum of Scandia at Scandia Farmers Market On four days during the summer at the Scandia Farmers Market, from 3:30-6:30 p.m. in the Scandia Community Center parking lot, Gammelgården gives out free activity bags to the first 50 families thanks to the generous support of the Scandia-Marine Lions Club. Each bag has […]
See a variety of Dala horses from the museum's collection and learn about their history. Receive a blank wooden horse that you paint and decorate. Hear a story about Dala horses while you paint. Frost Dala horse cookies that are baked by Ashley Bakes (a one-woman sweets shop). Offered: Saturday, June 17 and Saturday, August […]
NOTE: Little Immigrants Mini-Camp is canceled in 2023. Little Immigrants Mini-Camp is for 4-6 year olds . Parents drop off their children between 9:45-10 a.m., with the program beginning at 10 a.m. Children are encouraged to dress up in costumes reflective of pioneers and/or early Swedish immigrants. The camp provides children with an opportunity to […]
NOTE: Little Immigrants Mini-Camp is canceled in 2023. Little Immigrants Mini-Camp is for 4-6 year olds . Parents drop off their children between 9:45-10 a.m., with the program beginning at 10 a.m. Children are encouraged to dress up in costumes reflective of pioneers and/or early Swedish immigrants. The camp provides children with an opportunity to […]
Visit Gammelgården Museum of Scandia at Scandia Farmers Market On four days during the summer at the Scandia Farmers Market, from 3:30-6:30 p.m. in the Scandia Community Center parking lot, Gammelgården gives out free activity bags to the first 50 families thanks to the generous support of the Scandia-Marine Lions Club. Each bag has […]
This lovely Swedish festival is perhaps the most popular one of the year! Join us at Gammelgården Museum of Scandia for this outdoor festival celebrating the beauty of Summer Day. Dating back to ancient times, Midsommardagen marks the longest day of the year and welcomes back warm weather. Traditional Swedish music, group folk dancing, hands-on […]
This is the last day to see the Story Stroll! We invite families to take a walk at Gammelgården and enjoy the Story Stroll! The Story Stroll is a free family-friendly activity that the whole family can enjoy together and bond through literacy while spending time outdoors exploring Gammelgården's beautiful grounds. Thanks to the Washington […]
Receive a blank wooden tomte that can be painted or decorated any way you like. Have your artwork displayed on the tennis court fence at Barton Johnson Memorial Park (adjacent to Gammelgården Museum) from mid-August to the day after Taco Daze. Offered: Wooden tomtes are available for pick-up on Friday, July 21. Artwork is due […]
Come experience what life was like for Swedish immigrants in Minnesota in the 1800s! Children dress up in period clothing and work together to build a new life in Amerika — learning about immigration stories, honoring Swedish heritage, engaging in dances and songs, making crafts, and touring all the buildings at Gammelgården. Open to children […]
Come experience what life was like for Swedish immigrants in Minnesota in the 1800s! Children dress up in period clothing and work together to build a new life in Amerika […]