Tree Tour on Gammelgården Museum’s Grounds
Get inspiration for planting native trees at your home by going on a tree tour of Gammelgården Museum's grounds and seeing what a variety of mature native trees look like. […]
Get inspiration for planting native trees at your home by going on a tree tour of Gammelgården Museum's grounds and seeing what a variety of mature native trees look like. […]
Create your own spring-inspired paper-quilled greeting card in this two-hour workshop led by Nordic craft instructor Kayla Ann. Kayla will guide students through the beginner skills of paper quilling, while […]
Come see the new exhibit at the Washington County Historical Society's Heritage Center in Stillwater that is focused on Midsommardagen, Bluegrass & Lemonade, Spelmansstamman, Swedish music, and instruments. This exhibit […]
A costumed narrator provides an overview of the history of tea in Western society. Tea is prepared as a demonstration and served at a tea table by other costumed interpreters […]
This Swedish festival is perhaps the most popular one of the year. Join us at Gammelgården Museum for this outdoor festival celebrating the beauty of the Summer Day. Dating back to ancient times, Midsommardagen marks the longest day of the year and welcomes back warm weather. Enjoy traditional Swedish music, group folk dancing, hands-on activities, […]
Come on down for an old-time bluegrass jam session at Gammelgården Museum from 2-4 p.m. on four Sundays - June 23, July 28, August 25, and September 22! Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, cello, dulcimer, harmonica, mandolin, ukulele, or bass, and learn new tunes! Play along, or just relax and listen in a welcoming atmosphere. […]
Each day at Sewing Camp, campers have opportunities do fun, hands-on learning at the Discovery Stations; have lunch and recess; and play pioneer games. There is about 1 ¾ hour each day with artist-in-residence Natalie Norman. Other sessions and projects during Sewing Camp include: Paint and decorate a 3D Dala horse. Explore the restored prairie […]
Each day at Sewing Camp, campers have opportunities do fun, hands-on learning at the Discovery Stations; have lunch and recess; and play pioneer games. There is about 1 ¾ hour each day with artist-in-residence Natalie Norman. Other sessions and projects during Sewing Camp include: Paint and decorate a 3D Dala horse. Explore the restored prairie […]
Elsa Beskow was a Swedish children’s book author and illustrator who was often called the ‘Beatrix Potter’ of Scandinavia. She published forty books with her own text and images. Beskow frequently combined reality with elements from the fairy tale world. Children meet elves or goblins, and farm animals talk with people. Central themes were the relationships […]
Elsa Beskow was a Swedish children’s book author and illustrator who was often called the ‘Beatrix Potter’ of Scandinavia. She published forty books with her own text and images. Beskow frequently combined reality with elements from the fairy tale world. Children meet elves or goblins, and farm animals talk with people. Central themes were the relationships […]
Come on down for an old-time bluegrass jam session at Gammelgården Museum from 2-4 p.m. on four Sundays - June 23, July 28, August 25, and September 22! Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, cello, dulcimer, harmonica, mandolin, ukulele, or bass, and learn new tunes! Play along, or just relax and listen in a welcoming atmosphere. […]
Camp Tomte is an exciting two-day camp for 7-11 years olds who love crafts, nature, history, and games. This fun camp is packed with hands-on activities to encourage a sense […]