Life Members are invited to Gammelgården for the annual Life Member Gathering. Following light appetizers, listen to updates from Gammelgården's Board President, Jim Thorson, and Gammelgården's Director, Ann Rinkenberger, about some of the highlights from the past year and what to look forward to during 2024 and 2025. There will be a feature presentation as […]
Fars Dag - or Father’s Day - is celebrated on the second Sunday in November in Sweden, instead of in June. Father’s Day in Sweden was initially celebrated in June, but then various commercial organizations wanted it moved in 1931, so it wouldn’t compete with Mother’s Day (Mors dag) on the last Sunday of May.
On this day, we will be making tomtes and Christmas/God Jul ornaments and decorations. Use a variety of felt, ric-rac, fake fur, and other decorative items to create your own personalized tomte. Traditional and contemporary supplies - including clay and needlefelting supplies - will be provided to create Swedish decorations and ornaments […]
Create an easy-to-stitch ornament out of felt, embroidery floss, and beads for some sparkle. Instructor Alycen Brothen will teach students a few basic stitches, simple beading, assembling, and finishing so students can leave with a completed ornament. No prior embroidery experience is necessary. All supplies will be provided, except scissors. Please bring sharp scissors and […]
Mark your calendar for Scandia Evening Adventures on Thursday, October 17th and November 21st. From 5-8 p.m. on these evenings, everything in the Butik will be 20% off! (No other discounts apply.) This is your opportunity to stock up on seasonal decorations and food as well as holiday gifts!
Happy Thanksgiving from Gammelgården Museum of Scandia!
Check back to see what specials the gift shop (Butik) will be offering on Small Business Saturday!
Museums foster appreciation and knowledge of history, art, culture, nature, and science. When you purchase an item from Gammelgården's gift shop, you help to sustain the museum’s service to their community and the public. Products found in museum stores are curated just like the works displayed in their respective institutions, with many items often developed […]
Enjoy the lighting ceremony at the Scandia Community Center where there will be two fire pits, cookies, and hot chocolate. At 5 p.m., the lights at the Community Center, Gammelgården […]
Join us for a Jul-themed Annie’s Coffee Party. There will be three courses of food along with coffee and tea. The courses will include: - Breads - including cardamom bread, […]
Join us for a Jul-themed Annie’s Coffee Party. There will be three courses of food along with coffee and tea. The courses will include: - Breads - including cardamom bread, […]
Join us in celebrating Luciadagen Sunday, December 8, 2024 6:30 am and 9:00 am Old Church (Gammelkyrkan) at Gammelgården Museum The program will include a reading, a message, and songs. […]
