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.
New museum board members participate in an orientation session to become more familiar with Gammelgården and their board roles.
Help establish a non-lending library at the museum. Volunteers sort books into two categories (resource and artifact) and then create labels for each book. Sign up here to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948ABAA2EA3FAC16-48026937-establish#/
Help establish a non-lending library at the museum. Volunteers sort books into two categories (resource and artifact) and then create labels for each book. Sign up here to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948ABAA2EA3FAC16-48026937-establish#/
Gammelgården Museum will be having an online auction from April 20-28, 2024! This is your opportunity to bid on a variety of items: – products, gift cards, books, artwork, tickets to experiences, or services from businesses. – items that have been previously-used, but are in excellent condition (e.g., Swedish glass, antiques, textiles). – handmade items (e.g., […]
Come see the new exhibit at the Washington County Historical Society's Heritage Center in Stillwater that is focused on Spring and Midsommar. This exhibit will be up until June 30.
Join new and returning tour guides for training. Learn about new changes and updates to the tour schedule, signage at the museum, and exciting new projects and activities that will be happening in 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 […]
NOTE: This class is canceled because the instructor fell and broke her arm. We hope to reschedule it in the fall sometime before the "Crocheting Granny Squares" class. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* This beginning-level course is wonderful for those who want to learn how to crochet, but need some guidance about how to start. It also is a […]
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 […]
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 […]
