Each day at Sewing Camp, campers have opportunities do fun, hands-on learning at the Discovery Stations; have lunch and recess; and play pioneer games. There is about 1 ¾ hour each day with artist-in-residence Natalie Norman. Other sessions and projects during Sewing Camp include: Paint and decorate a 3D Dala horse. Explore the restored prairie […]
Elsa Beskow was a Swedish children’s book author and illustrator who was often called the ‘Beatrix Potter’ of Scandinavia. She published forty books with her own text and images. Beskow frequently combined reality with elements from the fairy tale world. Children meet elves or goblins, and farm animals talk with people. Central themes were the relationships […]
Elsa Beskow was a Swedish children’s book author and illustrator who was often called the ‘Beatrix Potter’ of Scandinavia. She published forty books with her own text and images. Beskow frequently combined reality with elements from the fairy tale world. Children meet elves or goblins, and farm animals talk with people. Central themes were the relationships […]
Come on down for an old-time bluegrass jam session at Gammelgården Museum from 2-4 p.m. on four Sundays - June 30, July 28, August 25, and September 29! 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 […]
Camp Tomte is an exciting two-day camp for 7-11 years olds who love crafts, nature, history, and games. This fun camp is packed with hands-on activities to encourage a sense of exploration, creativity, and discovery. Each day at Camp Tomte, campers have opportunities to do fun, hands-on learning at the Discovery Stations; have lunch and […]
Camp Tomte is an exciting two-day camp for 7-11 years olds who love crafts, nature, history, and games. This fun camp is packed with hands-on activities to encourage a sense of exploration, creativity, and discovery. Each day at Camp Tomte, campers have opportunities to do fun, hands-on learning at the Discovery Stations; have lunch and […]
Elsa Beskow was a Swedish children’s book author and illustrator who was often called the ‘Beatrix Potter’ of Scandinavia. She published forty books with her own text and images. Beskow frequently combined reality with elements from the fairy tale world. Children meet elves or goblins, and farm animals talk with people. Central themes were the relationships […]
Elsa Beskow was a Swedish children’s book author and illustrator who was often called the ‘Beatrix Potter’ of Scandinavia. She published forty books with her own text and images. Beskow frequently combined reality with elements from the fairy tale world. Children meet elves or goblins, and farm animals talk with people. Central themes were the relationships […]
Join us for Spelmansstämman - a free event focused on Swedish and Hmong music and culture. Spelmansstämman features folk music; Swedish & Hmong children's activities and crafts; historic building tours; and an arts & crafts fair. This event stems from the long-held Swedish folk music tradition of the immigrant fiddle. This celebration is based on […]
Come on down for an old-time bluegrass jam session at Gammelgården Museum from 2-4 p.m. on four Sundays - June 30, July 28, August 25, and September 29! 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]