Join Swedish American Museum Curator Sarah Hawkinson for a presentation on Swedish-American history, culture, and community in Chicagoland and the role of the Swedish-American Museum. (Online)
Join Swedish American Museum Curator Sarah Hawkinson for a presentation on Swedish-American history, culture, and community in Chicagoland and the role of the Swedish-American Museum in the area. People have been immigrating to America for centuries. With each new wave, different cultures and ideas have shaped the country into what it is today. From 1850 to 1930, 1.3 million Swedes left their homes for America. During this time, many settled in Chicago, bringing with them their Swedish culture and traditions. In Chicago, Swedes created a new home for themselves in Andersonville. Although many Swedish businesses have closed, the Swedish American Museum (which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year!) continues to uphold and honor Swedish history, heritage, and culture in Andersonville.
In this presentation, Sarah will dive into the various factors that prompted rising Swedish immigration in the mid-to-late 19th century, the immigration journey itself, and how Chicago has been shaped in many ways by Swedish immigrants to the Midwest.
We’re excited to share this program alongside 15 neighboring libraries.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Lectures | Genealogy & History | Featured Event | Arts & Culture |
The Library is closed in observance of the holiday.
