Minnesota was settled by thousands of Swedish immigrants beginning in the 1850s and extending into the early twentieth century. In addition to the well-settled Minneapolis and St. Paul urban neighborhoods, the beautiful area of the St. Croix River Valley, which … Read More
by Eloise V. NelsonLovely fall weather and the lush green hills of southern Pennsylvania greeted members of the Swedish–American Historical Society who attended an enlightening weekend in Gettysburg September 20-22, 2013. Significantly, this year marks the 150th anniversary of the … Read More
by Eric LundThirty-one Society members enjoyed an interesting, educational, and stimulating weekend in the Detroit area April 23-25. Participants came from Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Massachusetts, as well as Michigan..Following check-in and registration Friday afternoon at the Country Inn … Read More
by Eloise NelsonThirty-six enthusiastic participants enjoyed a spring weekend tour in Minnesota—a major destination of Swedish immigrants in the 1800s and early 1900s.Our activities began at the American–Swedish Institute on Friday evening, May 2, 2008, where we viewed exhibits on … Read More