Finnish American Heritage Society of Canterbury, CT

04/30/2026

FAHS Museum Open May to October

The FAHS Museum is open to the public every Wednesday and the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 10 am to 3 pm, May through October. The museum is also open during FAHS events and by appointment.

The Museum gift shop is well stocked. With Mother's Day coming up, you might want to purchase a Finnish-themed gift for that special mother in your life.

04/27/2026

New and longtime members are invited to meet and connect with the Board of Trustees. Let's share ideas and discuss how we can continue to support FAHS's mission to assist with sharing and celebrating Finnish-American traditions, customs, history, and cultural heritage-- all while enjoying your favorite homemade dishes.

04/27/2026

"How to Sauna" Class
Don't have a sauna at your house? Take advantage of the opportunity to use the FAHS sauna. A "How to Sauna" class, providing sauna etiquette and logistics, will be offered after the Potluck at 2:30 pm. All members who wish to use our sauna must complete this class and sign a liability form. We also recommend checking with your physician before engaging in a sauna practice.
Questions? Email: [email protected]

04/23/2026

Happy World Book Day!

04/22/2026

Finland’s beautiful nature is open to everyone to explore and enjoy!
The Finns call this freedom “Jokaisenoikeudet,” or “Everyman’s Rights.” But as always, rights come with responsibility. Here are the dos and don’ts of free-roaming in Finland.

In Finland, nature is both wild and free. The law allows anyone living in or visiting Finland the freedom to roam the countryside, forage, fish with a line and rod, and enjoy the recreational use of natural areas – respectfully, of course.

04/21/2026

New and longtime members are invited to meet and connect with the Board of Trustees. Let's share ideas and discuss how we can continue to support FAHS's mission to assist with sharing and celebrating Finnish-American traditions, customs, history, and cultural heritage-- all while enjoying your f avorite homemade dishes.

04/17/2026

More photos of our beautiful guests, food and raffle presence at our coffee social

04/14/2026

The first step in any good coffee social is planning. The tables were beautifully set with coffee cups from Anita and Arleen's personal collection, a beautiful setup with fresh flowers.

04/13/2026

Our Friends Little Rhody Vasa Park have a fun event coming up. Open to all Scandinavian, Nordic and Human enthusiasts alike

Enjoy Hearty Pea Soup, Glazed Baked Ham, Roasted Red Potatoes, Cornbread, Swedish Pancakes with Lingonberries, Coffee and Swedish Cookies. Bring a bottle of your homemade Glogg for the Glogg Tasting Competition! Adults $22. Children 6-12 $8. Under 5 Free For Reservations call: Linda

04/10/2026

This Sunday, April 12, 2 to 4 pmSharing Your Roots: A Coffee Social

Sharing coffee is a social ritual and a symbol of togetherness. Bring your family to this new event and experience the traditional custom of a Finnish coffee hour. There will be juice for children and you will enjoy many delicious treats as the conversation flows.

Try your luck at the raffle table.

Please RSVP

Call: 860 546-6671 (leave a message) or email: [email protected]

The event is free. Donations gratefully accepted.