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SUMMARY:Second Floor of Welcome House/Exhibits Closed
DESCRIPTION:Gammelgården Museum is removing and building a new emergency exit exterior staircase from the second floor to the ground. During this time\, the second floor of the museum – including the exhibits\, non-lending resource library\, and board & card game library – will be unavailable to the public. \nPlease visit us on Saturday\, August 15th from 10-4 to see the exhibits during Spelmansstämman\, our annual music\, dance\, and art festival. This year’s featured cultures are Swedish and Japanese!
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/second-floor-of-welcome-house-exhibits-closed/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
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SUMMARY:History & Heritage Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Book Club 2026 \nFrom May through December 2026\, we will be exploring eight books related to Nordic history and heritage; and Swedish lifestyles and traditions. There are both fiction and non-fiction books; and authors from the United States and Sweden. \n  \nJoin other book lovers every second Friday of the month from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. The History & Heritage Book Club will be held at Gammelgården Museum at 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN 55073. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with others in the community who love to read and want to discover some great books! \n  \n2026 Book List (for a book description\, visit the History & Heritage Book Club group on Facebook: \nMay – The Emigrants by Vilhelm Moberg – Fiction – *F\nJune – Nordic Wisdom – Simplify Your Life by Elisabeth Carolsson – *N\nJuly – Northwomen: Untold Stories from the Other Half of the Viking World – Heather Pringle – F\nAugust – Punished: A Novel – Ann Helen Laestadius – *F\nSeptember – The Place of Tides by James Rebanks – N\nOctober – I Go to America: Swedish America Women and the Life of Mina Anderson by Joy K. Lintelma – N\nNovember – The World of Cajsa Andersdotter: A Close-up View of Sweden in the 18th and 19th Century – Bengt Hallgren – *N\nDecember – Hanna’s Daughters by Marianne Fredriksson – *F \n* – Swedish\, Sámi\, or Swedish-American author\nF – Fiction\nN – Non-Fiction \n  \nPlease let the museum know you will be attending the book club\, by emailing: director@gammelgardenmuseum.org \nPhone: (651) 433-5053 \nFacebook Group: History & Heritage Book Club \n  \n 
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/history-heritage-book-club-aug26/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T100000
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SUMMARY:Spelmansstämman
DESCRIPTION:Come to Gammelgården Museum for a free family-friendly event featuring Swedish/Nordic and Japanese folk music\, dance\, and visual arts. There will also be arts and crafts for children and adults; historic building tours; an artists\, crafters\, and vendors fair; and artist demonstrations. Both American and Japanese food and beverages will be available for purchase. \nSpelmansstämman was recognized as one of the best ten summer festivals in Minnesota by TravelMag.com. Read about it HERE. \nSpelmansstamman 2026 Poster \n \n  \nMUSIC PERFORMANCES \n\n\n\n\n\nSpelmansstämman is a long-standing Swedish folk music tradition based on outdoor gatherings (stämma) of Swedish musicians (spelman) to share music\, friendship\, and playing. At a traditional stämma\, a small group of musicians share tunes they love and have in common. \nGammelgården’s 36th annual Spelmansstämman will feature multiple musicians performing throughout the day. \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS  \nCome for the full day – or part of the day. The following is the general schedule of events: \nFamily Activities – 10-4 \n\nHistoric Building Tours – Docents in Buildings – Historic Buildings\nTextile and Shoemaking Exhibits – Welcome House\nOutdoor Swedish and Japanese Games – Museum Grounds\nArtists\, Crafters\, and Vendors Fair – Museum Grounds\nDo a Quilt Scavenger Hunt and Get a Prize – Welcome House \nTry on a Yukata (Japanese Summer Robe) – Gazebo\nEDDY (Education & Discovery Delivered to You) – Created by The National Park Service–St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and Wild Rivers Conservancy\, EDDY brings the Riverway to the people so everyone can learn about over 250 miles of nationally-significant waterways through exhibits\, activities\, and river stories – Museum Grounds\n\nArt Activities – 10-4 \n\nPaint a Dala Horse: Paint a wooden Dala horse ornament with youth and adults from the Vasa Jr. Folk Dancers and museum volunteers ––Museum Grounds from 10:00-12:00\nDaruma Doll Workshop – Make and decorate a Daruma doll using clay with Keiko Morikawa – UW-Stout Japan Outreach Initiative Coordinator – Welcome House – Second Floor from 10:00-4:00 \nWeaving Comparison – Judy Larson of the Scandinavian Weavers Study Group will weave on the museum’s historic floor loom and COMPAS Teaching Artist Chiaki O’Brien will have SOARI looms available for the public to weave on –– Welcome House – Second Floor from 10:00-4:00 (Scandinavian Weaving) and Museum Grounds from 12:30-3:45 (Japanese Weaving)\nOrigami – Try your hand at the ancient Japanese art of paper folding – Welcome House – Second Floor from 10:00-4:00\nBengala Soil Dyeing – Dye a handkerchief choosing from among 12 natural colors. COMPAS Teaching Artist Chiaki O’Brien will guide the first 100 participants about how to do this ancient Japanese dyeing process – Museum Grounds from 10:15-12:00\n\nFood for Sale – 10-4 \n\nFood Trucks – By the Parking Lot\nScandia Butik – Swedish snacks\, candies\, and beverages – Inside the Welcome House\n\nArtists\, Crafters\, and Vendors Fair – 10-4 \n\n\n\nApothecary’s Daughter\nAustyn’s Lemonade Stand\nBorage and Bumblebee\nCarol’s Glass Creations\nChickadee Forest\nFleming Petersen & Company\nFleurish Designs\nFolkdress Fantasy\nJ & K Legacy Jewelry\nKahu Crystals\nLeague of Women Voters of White Bear Lake Area\, LLC\nLisa Rydin Erickson\nPopcorn\, Kevin’s Way\nScandia Sister City Committee\nScentsy\nShaped by Water\nSlattengren Farms\nSwedish Genealogical Society of Minnesota\nVasa Jr. Folk Dancers\nWashington County Master Gardeners – Milkweed\, Monarchs\, and Pollinators Team (also doing hands-on activities with children and adults)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBarn Stage 12:00 -3:40 \n12:00-12:10 – Introduction of performers and ensembles for the event \n12:15 – 1:15 – TaikoArts (COMPAS Teaching Artists) \n1:15-2:30 – During short breaks between performances\, Gammelgården’s interns will make short presentations and provide event information \n1:30 – 2:15 – Brian Wicklund (Sponsored by Levitt Family Foundation) \n2:30-3:30 – Duo Mythos (COMPAS Teaching Artists) \n3:35 – Closing Allspel and Nordic Closing Tune: Hälsa Dem Därhemma \n  \nOld Church Stage – 12:45-3:30 \n12:15-12:30 – Vasa Jr. Folk Dancers \n12:45-1:15 – Oliver Hunter and Vårvindar \n1:30 – 2:00 – ASI Spelmanslag with Lilla Lag and the Northstar Nordic Dancers \n2:15 – 2:45 – Renee Vaughan and Les LaCroix \n3:00 – 3:30 – Ponyfolk \n3:30 – 4:00 – Building opens again for self-guided tours. \n\n\n\n\n\nVendor Fair Stage – 11:00-3:30 \n11:00-11:45 – Vasa Jr. Folk Dancers \n12:15-1:00 – Brian Wicklund (Sponsored by Levitt Family Foundation) \n1:15 – 1:45 – Ponyfolk \n2:05 – 2:45 – ASI Spelmanslag with Lilla Lag and the Northstar Nordic Dancers \n3:00 – 3:30 – Oliver Hunter and Vårvindar \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-presented by Gammelgården Museum and Scandia Heritage Alliance. \nThis event is made possible by the generous support of  \nValley Arts Initiative – St. Croix Valley Foundation\, Levitt Family Foundation\,  \nTwin Cities Nyckelharpalag\, Scandia-Marine Lions Club\,  \nand Gammelgården Museum of Scandia donors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/spelmansstamman2026/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art Club at Gammelgården
DESCRIPTION:Bring Your Own Project • Create Together • Free to Attend\nLooking for motivation to start or finish a project? Searching for an interesting place to get you out of your normal environment and create alongside other artists? \nBring your supplies and enjoy a relaxed community workspace right here in Scandia. \nAs a museum dedicated to preserving traditional heritage and craft handiwork\, celebrating creativity\, and supporting local artists and makers\,  Art Club is a natural extension of our mission. Just as our exhibits showcase the skill and artistry of generations past\, this space invites today’s community to continue creating\, sharing knowledge\, and keeping those creative traditions alive. \n Everyone is welcome to join us and create\, no matter their skill level. \n Drawing • Painting • Knitting • Crocheting • Sewing • Journaling • Writing • & More \n✔ Bring your own materials and projects\n✔ Casual conversation welcome\n✔ Coworking and body doubling encouraged\n✔ Complimentary drinks available\n✔ No registration required\n✔ Free to attend \nAges 16+ (or accompanied by an adult) \nPlease bring projects that can be transported easily and use common sense to avoid disruptions and damage. Snacks are welcome\, but please keep your hands clean and dry (this also applies to messy art supplies such as paint\, charcoal\, glue\, etc.) when interacting with exhibits\, artifacts\, and inventory. \nWhile you’re here\, don’t forget to explore our historic museum grounds\, exhibits\, and Butik gift shop!
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/art-club-at-gammelgarden-august2/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T101500
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SUMMARY:NAMI Mindful Creations
DESCRIPTION:NAMI Minnesota Mindful Creations Support Group\, is a group that focuses on building resiliency and strengthening mental well-being through education\, creative expression through art\, and the support of others in a safe and confidential environment. \n  \nEach meeting will focus on one mental health topic and include a brief educational session\, a hands-on art activity\, and group discussion. \n  \nThere is no cost for the support groups. To register\, email your first and last name to sgc@namimn.org
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/nami-mindful-creations/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
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