Join us for a FREE drop-in storytime in the Valkommen Hus that is open to all children! Gammelgarden’s Director, Lynne Moratzka, will read stories to children that are either set in Sweden, written by Swedish authors, about immigrants, and/or about early life in Minnesota. Parents/caregivers are asked to stay with their children. Please let us […]
Come paint a Swedish Heart birch basket with artist Julie Anderson. This is a family-friendly event where participants choose traditional colors, a unique color combination, or create a design of their own. Please note: The September 15th class is held after museum hours and the December 8th class is held on a Friday morning - […]
Come paint a Swedish Heart birch basket with artist Julie Anderson. This is a family-friendly event where participants choose traditional colors, a unique color combination, or create a design of their own. Please note: The September 15th class is held after museum hours and the December 8th class is held on a Friday morning - […]
String Quilting is a fun stash-buster technique where strings (aka strips) of fabric of any size are sewn to a foundation paper. The blocks are then put together in various ways, creating truly unique projects. Precision cutting and sewing are not crucial; and both new and experienced quilters enjoy this type of quilting. In this […]
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 […]
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, […]