Tilling the Past
Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesFrom 1908 to the mid 1930’s, Hilma Ljung photographed the village of Svalöv with her 4×5 glass plate view camera, showing us a rural Swedish woman's life.
From 1908 to the mid 1930’s, Hilma Ljung photographed the village of Svalöv with her 4×5 glass plate view camera, showing us a rural Swedish woman's life.
Artists from Sweden and Chicago collaborate to create original works interpreting early 20th century letters to Chicago immigrant Emil Olsson from his family in Sweden.
Celebrate Swedish National day at the Museum's pop-up café. In addition to our regular spread we will serve some pastries fit for the National Day.
Celebrate Swedish summer tradition with eclectic music, great vendors, and more! Swedish American Museum will have a maypole, beer tent, Store tent, craft table and café.