Swedish Language Class - Beginning
2024-10-13 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
Back by popular demand! Signe Fluegel will be teaching two Swedish language classes on a new day – Sundays – from September 8-October 13 – a Beginning class (1:30 p.m.) and an Advancing class (2:30 p.m.)

The classes are ideal for those preparing for a trip to Sweden, visiting relatives, and/or translating family records/recipes.

The cost is $60/per person for 6 weeks, and includes materials. Please register by emailing paulfluegel@q.com or calling 651-429-1012. Payment is due at the first class.

The Beginning class is for those with little or no knowledge of the Swedish language. The Advancing class is for those with a fair knowledge of the Swedish language who wish to continue to learn and keep their proficiency. All classes have a strong focus on verbal skills, grammar, reading comprehension, and conversation skills.

Swedish Language Class - Advancing
2024-10-13 14:30 - 15:30 | MN

Second-Hand Swedish Sale
2024-10-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
Second Annual Second-Hand Swedish Sale
This is a great opportunity to purchase lovely pre-owned Swedish glass, ceramics, linens, metal, jewelry, and holiday items.
Gammelgården welcomes individuals to donate Swedish items that are in good to excellent condition. All proceeds will support Gammelgården’s programming.
Thursday, October 17, 2024 – 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
October 17th also is the Scandia Evening Adventure – 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm
Friday, October 18, 2024 – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday, October 19, 2024 – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday, October 20, 2024 – 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Crocheted Granny Squares
2024-10-26 13:30 - 15:30 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
Get inspired by the fiber arts trend that’s always in style: Crocheted Granny Squares! These simple-to-make crocheted squares can be used alone or multiplied to make everything from small purses to sweaters to large shawls!
Cara Corey will teach you basic crocheting skills needed to create a Granny Square. Once you learn the pattern, see where your creativity takes you. All are welcome – no crocheting experience is necessary.
Class fee $50, supply fee $15
Register through Eventbrite.
Cancellation Policy:
Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event, no refunds.

Story Sharing at the Alan Hagstrom Memorial Benches
2024-10-27 13:30 - 15:30 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
This Spring, Alan Hagstrom’s two daughters, Sarah and Karen, and Sarah’s partner Ro installed two benches on the grounds of Gammelgården as a memorial to Alan. They chose two benches because their father’s defining priority in life was to inspire, foster, and facilitate the development of community.
The two benches will invite people to have a rest; take a load off; share stories and perspectives; get to know each other better; and experience the views of the prairie, the garden, and the Old Church together.
Sarah and Ro recently planted two native trees nearby that will eventually provide shade for people using the benches as well as sustenance to the birds in the winter and early spring.
When they installed the benches, they also gently regraded the area to better accommodate the benches and their guests, and spent the summer nursing the grass back to health.
They recently cut the tape that was protecting the area, so the benches and trees are now available for use. They thought it would be fitting to hold an informal dedication ceremony on the second anniversary of Alan’s death.
They would like to invite anyone who knew Alan to gather at the benches and share stories of him and what he meant to them. Everyone has experienced a different aspect of him and his life, and you never know when one of your stories may surprise and delight someone else, who may have never guessed, for example, that he absolutely LOVED to play Animal Crossing in the last years of his life (and felt a real affection for each of his villagers) or that he mused more than once that he might like to work for a rideshare platform in his retirement so he could meet people while helping them get wherever they were going.
Meeting, helping, and getting to know people really was what he lived for. So let’s meet and get to know him and each other a little bit better on October 27th at the benches. There will be chairs for those who do not bring their own; and a portable fire pit or two in case it’s chilly out there. (And, if it’s too chilly, we’ll move the gathering inside.)
Feel free to bring snacks for yourself and/or to share with others; and be thinking of stories you may want to share.
For those on Facebook who would like to be reminded of the event, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1053605179598399

Life Member Event
2024-11-03 13:30 - 15:30 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
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 well.
More details will be forthcoming.

Fars Dag (Father's Day) in Sweden
2024-11-10 | MN
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.

Tomtes and Christmas/God Jul Ornaments
2024-11-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
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 for Christmas/God Jul.
Come make one item or multiple ones to take home for the holiday season.
$55 per person or $100 for an adult/child pair. (Children must be accompanied by an adult.)
Register at https://tinyurl.com/holidaycrafts2024
Cancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event, no refunds.

Embroidered Christmas Ornament
2024-11-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
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 reading glasses/magnification, if needed.
Students must be 16+ years old.
– Class Tuition Per Student: $30
– Materials Fee: $10
Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/embroideredornament
** Cancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event, no refunds. **

Krown Bakery & Eatery Pop-Up Shop at Gammelgården Museum
2024-11-20 12:00 - 15:00 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
Krown Bakery & Eatery will be at Gammelgården Museum on Wednesday, November 20th from 12-3 p.m.
There will be items for sale as well as pre-orders. For pre-orders, please call Krown Bakery at 763-427-0506 to place and pay for your order.
The items that will be available for the pre-orders and on-site sales are:
– Swedish Rye Bread (Limpa)– Cardamom Braid– Lavender Cookie 4-Packs– Oatmeal Cardamom 4-Packs– Gluten-free Thumbprint Cookie 4-Packs– Nordic Cookie Box (Assortment of 24 Cookies)
All the items that will be offered for pre-orders and on-site sales freeze very well for anyone who intends to eat their baked goods for Thanksgiving.
This is your opportunity to get a variety of Swedish and Scandinavian baked goods just in time for the holiday season!

Museum is Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday
2024-11-27 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
Gammelgården Museum is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. The museum will reopen on Black Friday at 10 a.m.

Thanksgiving
2024-11-28 | MN
Happy Thanksgiving from Gammelgården Museum of Scandia!

Black Friday Deals & Discounts in the Butik (Gift Shop)
2024-11-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
Get special deals and discounts on Black Friday at Gammelgården Museum. The Butik (gift shop) and Jul Shop (Christmas Shop) are open from 10-4.

Small Business Saturday
2024-11-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
Check back to see what specials the gift shop (Butik) will be offering on Small Business Saturday!

Museum Store Sunday
2024-12-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
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 exclusively by the museum, resulting in distinctive and unique offerings.
Be a patron on Museum Store Sunday and all year round.
*** After you purchase an item at Gammelgården’s gift shop (Butik) or Christmas gift shop, share a photo online with the hashtags #beapatron #museumstoresunday #iamapatron #patronofculture #shopmuseumstores #gammelgardenmuseumgiftshop #gammelgardenmuseum

Vinterlights
2024-12-01 17:00 - 17:30 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
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 Museum, and Elim Lutheran Church as well as the snowflakes on the light posts along the streets will be lit.

Annie's Jul-Theme Coffee Party
2024-12-07 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-12-07 13:30 - 15:00, 2024-12-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-12-14 13:30 - 15:00, 2024-12-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-12-21 13:30 - 15:00 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
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, scones, and a variety of spreads.
– Meats and cheeses; breads and crackers; and fresh fruit.
– Desserts – including rice pudding and assorted cookies.
Join us in the upper level of the Welcome House (Välkommen Hus) which will be decorated for the holiday season. Feel free to shop in the museum’s Gift Shop (Butik) while you are there. We have many wonderful products for Jul (Christmas) time and year-round.

Cost: $20 per person

The coffee parties are not appropriate for children under 5 years old.
Be sure to RSVP by calling the Butik. No walk-ins will be accepted. Space is limited to 36 guests. To RSVP, please call the Butik at (651) 433-5053 on Wednesday-Saturday from 10 am – 4 pm and Sunday from 1 pm – 4 pm.
Cancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event, no refunds.

Luciadagen - Program and Light Breakfast
2024-12-08 06:30 - 08:00, 2024-12-08 09:00 - 10:30 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
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. Dress warmly — the church dates back to 1856 and has no heat.
Following the program, coffee, tea, Lucia Buns, pastries, fresh fruit, and cookies will be served in the classroom in the Welcome House (Valkommen Hus).
$10 per person
Reservations are required and will be taken after September 20th. There are no walk-ins. There is a limit of 49 people per service.
Please call 651-433-5053 to make reservations.
6:30 A.M. PROGRAM
The program at 6:30 a.m. includes a reading, a message, and songs.
Following the program, coffee, tea, Lucia Buns, pastries, fresh fruit, and cookies will be served on the second floor in the Welcome House (Valkommen Hus). $10 per person.
Please note: The first light breakfast following the 6:30 a.m. program time is for that program’s participants only.
9:00 A.M. PROGRAM
The program at 9:00 a.m. includes a reading, message, and songs.
Following the program, coffee, tea, Lucia Buns, pastries, fresh fruit, and cookies will be served on the second floor in the Welcome House (Valkommen Hus). $10 per person.
Please note: The second light breakfast following the 9:00 a.m. program time is for that program’s participants only.
We look forward to seeing you on December 8th!

Closed for the Season
2024-12-22 | MN
With the exception of a few days from January-April 2025, Gammelgården Museum is closed from today until the first Saturday in May.

Closed for the Season
2024-12-22 - 2025-01-24, 2024-12-22 | MN
Gammelgården Museum will be closed for the season from December 22, 2024-January 24, 2025.
It will open for one day on January 25, 2025, for Vinterfest.
The museum will be closed again from January 26-May 2, 2025; and will be reopen on May 3rd for the 2025 season.
