American Swedish Historical Museum

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Various scenes at the American Swedish Historical Museum.

The American Swedish Historical Museum gives the following descriptive information:

The American Swedish Historical Museum in South Philadelphia is the oldest Swedish Museum in the United States. Founded in 1926, the Museum has been dedicated to preserving and promoting Swedish and Swedish-American cultural heritage and traditions for more than 80 years. The Museum is a place where Swedes, Swedish-Americans, and people of all nationalities who appreciate Swedish contributions to history, art, architecture, music, science and technology can come together.

In The News

• Country Life Comes To Philadelphia, All In The Name Of Education, CBS-3, April 18, 2017.
• The Vikings are Coming: Viking Day at the American Swedish Historical Museum!, Geekadelphia, April 18, 2016.

Info

• Origin: Our History
• Volunteer: Volunteer at the museum

See Also

• Sesquicentennial International Exposition