Join Gammelgården Museum and the Washington County Historical Society for a demonstration of handwork including woodcarving, tin type photography, and wool spinning/fiber arts. This event will be held at the Washington County Heritage Center and begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2024.
Season Opening Day marks the first day of the 2024 season. This family-friendly, free event will feature many exciting activities and exhibits! From 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., · View three new exhibits in the Welcome House (Välkommen Hus): Sami Clothing and Culture; Visit Leksand, Sweden; and Games, Toys, and Pastimes of […]
Learn the basics of block printing in this two-hour workshop led by Nordic Craft Instructor Kayla Ann. Kayla will guide students through the process of block printing, breaking down the tools, techniques, and tips for printing greeting cards right at home. Students will finish the class with a completed project and tons of inspiration to […]
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. This tour is being led by Dan Sandager of Abrahamson Nurseries, and is geared for high school students (15+ years old) and adults. The cost […]
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 discussing tools and various techniques for creating multiple coil shapes and sizes. You’ll end the class with a finished greeting card, tons of inspiration, and […]
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 will be up until August 21st.
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 in proper upper-class mid-nineteenth-century form. Commentary is provided concerning manners, language, the social hierarchy, and the kinds of accompaniments that would have been offered. Participants […]
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 […]