Categories: What Your City Up To?

This week – The Dream of America Exhibit Guided Tour

Dive into the history of Swedish immigration to Chicago with this guided tour of the Swedish American Museum’s permanent exhibit, “The Dream of America.”

Uncover the stories of real immigrants like Karl Karlsson, who left Sweden with his family in 1893, or Elin and Birgitta Hedman, who made the journey in 1924. Learn about what awaited the millions who came to America via Ellis Island and what life was like in Swedish neighborhoods like Andersonville in Chicago then and now.

When: 11 am, 18th of March, 2017
Where: Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago
Cost: $4 for adults, $3 for seniors and students, members are free

Space is limited; reservations are recommended and can be made via email to museum@samac.org.

Swedes in the States

Swedes in the States Editorial Team Contact us: hello@swedesinthestates.com

Recent Posts

10 facts about King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

Today, Sweden will be celebrating two holidays. First, the century old tradition of Valborg, which…

3 days ago

Walpurgis: What Is Valborg, And Why Do Swedes Celebrate It?

April 30th might just be a normal day to the rest of the world, but…

3 days ago

Swedish Easter Traditions: A step-by-step guide

Looking to bring some Scandinavian influences to your Easter this year? We've compiled a list…

2 months ago

Recipe: Swedish Easter Princess Cake

Happy Easter everyone! Here is a classic Easter princess cake by Evalena Raymer, aka Eve's…

2 months ago

Recipe: Pink Princess Rulltårta

Vardagslyx! Ever heard of that word? It directly translates to "everyday luxury" in Swedish and…

2 months ago

Sweden Secures NATO Membership

In a twist of Nordic fate that could rival a plotline from a Scandinavian thriller,…

2 months ago

This website uses cookies.