National Day is a day when Swedes celebrate the memory of the election of the nation's founding father, Gustav Vasa, on June 6, 1523. It was also on this day that a new constitution was adopted in 1809. The name was changed to Swedish Flag Day in 1983, but it wasn’t until 2005 that it […]
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 […]
Back by popular demand! Signe Fluegel will be teaching two Swedish language classes on a new day - Sundays - from May 5th-June 23rd - a Beginning class (1:30 p.m.) and an Advancing class (2:30 p.m.) Note: There is no class on May 12th (Mother's Day) or May 26th (Memorial Day weekend). The classes are […]
Back by popular demand! Signe Fluegel will be teaching two Swedish language classes on a new day - Sundays - from May 5th-June 23rd - a Beginning class (1:30 p.m.) and an Advancing class (2:30 p.m.) Note: There is no class on May 12th (Mother's Day) or May 26th (Memorial Day weekend). The classes are […]
Back by popular demand! Signe Fluegel will be teaching two Swedish language classes on a new day - Sundays - from May 5th-June 23rd - a Beginning class (1:30 p.m.) and an Advancing class (2:30 p.m.) Note: There is no class on May 12th (Mother's Day) or May 26th (Memorial Day weekend). The classes are […]
Back by popular demand! Signe Fluegel will be teaching two Swedish language classes on a new day - Sundays - from May 5th-June 23rd - a Beginning class (1:30 p.m.) and an Advancing class (2:30 p.m.) Note: There is no class on May 12th (Mother's Day) or May 26th (Memorial Day weekend). The classes are […]
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, […]
Back by popular demand! Signe Fluegel will be teaching two Swedish language classes on a new day - Sundays - from May 5th-June 23rd - a Beginning class (1:30 p.m.) and an Advancing class (2:30 p.m.) Note: There is no class on May 12th (Mother's Day) or May 26th (Memorial Day weekend). The classes are […]
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. […]
Back by popular demand! Signe Fluegel will be teaching two Swedish language classes on a new day - Sundays - from May 5th-June 23rd - a Beginning class (1:30 p.m.) and an Advancing class (2:30 p.m.) Note: There is no class on May 12th (Mother's Day) or May 26th (Memorial Day weekend). The classes are […]
Gammelgården Museum is closed on the 4th of July.
Students will work on a small floral sampler while learning several basic embroidery stitches and how to combine them. Stitches will be practiced to prepare students to complete the design at home and give them the skills to take on future projects. Fabrics, needles, threads, and stitch dictionaries will be discussed so students can make […]
