EXPLORE THE SWEDISH-AMERICAN STORY
WE ARE AMERICA
DISCOVER THE STORY OF SWEDISH IMMIGRATION
The exhibit features a range of environmental displays, including a steamship deck, a 19th century Swedish stuga, a 20th century woodshop, and a mid-century kitchen. Visitors can explore the lives of Swedish immigrants through a variety of artifacts, images, and interactive exhibits that showcase everything from employment and recreation to religion and home life.
​The exhibit features various interactive activities, including an interactive map, a Swedish children's game, and a touch screen interactive to explore Swedish clubs. Visitors of all ages can engage in these activities to learn more about Swedish American heritage and culture.
Exhibit Sponsored By: Institute of Museum and Library Services,
Swedish American Museum 40th Anniversary Campaign
Morlights, LLC
Many thanks to our community who volunteered their time and donated their stories and items to the Museum.
Thank you to our exhibit team and to all those who made this exhibit possible! Karin Moen Abercrombie - Executive Director, Phoebe Yates - Curator, Lisa Lindström - Collection Manager, Tamara Biggs – Project Advisor, Miles Lindblad - Architect, Amy Reichart - Exhibit Designer, Jordan Mosher - Exhibit Designer, Mark Ramirez - Graphic Designer, Mark Schall - Contractor, Patience Baach – Exhibit Evaluator, Katie Biggs-Wrona - Mannequin Artist, Installation Team, Erin Bliss – Mount maker, Installation Team, Kassadi Locke - Graphic Design Intern, Carol Turchan - Paper Conservator and Mount maker, Geneva Wrona – Fabricator, Installation Team, Balance Digital Media Studios, Brad Larson Media, Inc. Morlights, LLC, Most Visual Progressive Communications, Inc. Third Coast Conservation.
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