New Sweden Historical Society

05/31/2026

Shout to June, Deb, Sandy, Lynn, Dana, Steve, Mick and Matt for volunteering the last two days getting the buildings ready for Midsommar! No worries, there is still an opportunity to volunteer!
Now that the maintenance, repairs and painting have been completed, the Larsson/Ostlund House is ready for it's Midsommar return! It will be open for visitors and tours on Saturday 20 June 2026 and volunteers are needed to help prepare.
Get a preview by volunteering next Saturday 06 June 2026 at 9:00 a.m.!

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

We are so grateful to our friends and businesses who generously donate items for us to offer. If you have an item to share with us, vintage or new, please contact [email protected] or 207-551-8764 by June 5th.

05/27/2026

Sweden teaches you that peace lives in forests, silence, and coffee by the lake. 🇸🇪

05/22/2026

Also, reminder about tomorrow's Quarterly Membership Meeting!
2:00 PM EST, Saturday, 23 May 2026
First Baptist Church of New Sweden
17 Westmanland Road
In person or on Zoom!

05/21/2026

Reminder, this Saturday 23 May 2026!

05/21/2026

A look back at planting season in northern Maine 🥔
This 1926 photo from Aroostook Farm captures the early days of potato planting—when hard work, simple equipment, and determination drove the start of each growing season. Moments like these helped build the foundation of Maine’s potato industry as we know it today.