Vinterfest Activities at Gammelgarden

Mark your calendar now for this fun-filled day at Gammelgården, the Scandia Community Center, and around town. Below are the activities that will be happening at Gammelgården on Saturday, February 4th: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Gammelgården Museum and Scandia Heritage Alliance join forces to offer free family activities: – See a display of […]

Needlefelting Workshops

Use cookie cutters or create your own shapes using a variety of colors of wool as you learn the basics of needlefelting. The needlefelted items you make can be used as ornaments, pins, or wool coasters.   This class is good for children ages 8+ years old and adults. Children must have an adult with […]

Needlefelting Workshops

Use cookie cutters or create your own shapes using a variety of colors of wool as you learn the basics of needlefelting. The needlefelted items you make can be used as ornaments, pins, or wool coasters.   This class is good for children ages 8+ years old and adults. Children must have an adult with […]

Event Series Storytime with Lynne

Storytime with Lynne

Join us for a FREE drop-in storytime in the Valkhommen 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 […]

Scandinavian Immigrant Culture through Storytelling, Comedy, and Traditional Music

Renee Vaughan, Chad Filley, and Bruce Danielson celebrate and preserve shared Scandinavian immigrant culture through storytelling, comedy, and traditional music. While studying in Sweden, Renee learned the stories and tunes of musicians who immigrated to Minnesota in the mid- to late-1800’s and she will be presenting their stories and tunes. She plays with several constellations […]

Needlefelting Workshop

Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, United States

Use cookie cutters or create your own shapes using a variety of colors of wool as you learn the basics of needlefelting. The needlefelted items you make can be used as ornaments, pins, or wool coasters.   This class is good for children ages 8+ years old and adults. Children must have an adult with […]

Make a Påskris (Swedish Easter Tree)

Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, United States

Traditionally in Sweden, Norway, and Finland this time of year, fresh-cut branches are put in water. After the branches bud, small leaves open in a week or so. The budding branches are decorated with ornaments, decorations, and colorful ribbons for the coming of spring and the Easter holiday. Making a Påskris - or Easter Tree […]

Saturday Sing-a-Long with Janet Beckman on the Piano

Warm up your vocals because it’s time for a sing-a-long! There will be songbooks available for those who may not know the words to some of the songs, and for those who want to request a song for Janet to play. This is a FREE event! Bring your friends and family, and let’s have fun! […]