Swedish Historical Society

Swedish Historical Society The Swedish Historical Society's mission is to focus on celebrating Swedish traditions while engaging locally and connecting globally.

We are home to the Nordic Cultural Center and the Erlander Home Museum in Historic Haight Village in Rockford, IL! Swedish Historical Society of Rockford

Tours of the Erlander Home Museum by appointment only
Requires one week advance notice
Admission is $7 for non-members

Today is Mother’s Day in🇸🇪Sweden🇸🇪and here is a greeting from our Swedish Ambassador Linnea Bengtsson and her daughter J...
05/31/2026

Today is Mother’s Day in🇸🇪Sweden🇸🇪and here is a greeting from our Swedish Ambassador Linnea Bengtsson and her daughter Julia Elsa🌸

June might just be our favorite month of the whole year 🌼
05/28/2026

June might just be our favorite month of the whole year 🌼

05/26/2026

We are looking for Gate Greeters for Midsommar Fest 2026! Volunteer for either a morning or afternoon shift. What's the job? Just to be a friendly face as patrons enter the event, use our counter clickers to keep track of attendance, and hand out the schedule of event flyers to passersby! This is an easy, laid-back, and fun way to get involved. Email [email protected] if interested!

Come take a stroll through the Erlander Home Museum this Thursday, May 28th at 10:00 AM! All tours begin with a short in...
05/26/2026

Come take a stroll through the Erlander Home Museum this Thursday, May 28th at 10:00 AM! All tours begin with a short introductory video before guests are guided through one of Rockford’s historic homes— full of beautiful antiques and artifacts that tell the story of early Swedish immigrant life in our city. This is a Pop-up Tour, so no need to RSVP, just show up! Admission is $10 (or free for SHS members).

Following Midsommar Fest, our daytime Scandinavian Street Festival, we’ll continue the celebration with a peaceful eveni...
05/21/2026

Following Midsommar Fest, our daytime Scandinavian Street Festival, we’ll continue the celebration with a peaceful evening around the maypole! Enjoy the longest day of the year by bringing a blanket or chair, packing a picnic, and unwinding with our favorite ABBA playlist, the Swedish yard game Kubb, and great company around the beautiful maypole on Saturday June 20, 2026 from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM. This is a totally free event and all are welcome!

Midsommar Fest 2026 | Rockford’s Scandinavian Street Festival | Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Historic Haight Village! 🇸🇪Fr...
05/20/2026

Midsommar Fest 2026 | Rockford’s Scandinavian Street Festival | Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Historic Haight Village! 🇸🇪

Free, Family Friendly, & Full of Activities for all ages! Eating, drinking, shopping, dancing, axe-throwing, kids activities, flower crowns, live music… and SO much more! Save the date and invite your friends! 🌼

05/18/2026

Become Swedish Historical Society of Rockford's next Youth Ambassador!

A $250 scholarship is being offered to the winning essay on the meaning of a student’s Swedish heritage. The winning essay will be read at the Swedish Historical Society’s Midsommar Fest on June 20, 2026. The winner will be the Swedish Youth Ambassador of Rockford for one year.

In a 500-word essay, describe what your Swedish Heritage means to you. How and why is it important? Family anecdotes are most welcome. Essays are to be in 12 font New Times Roman font, double spaced. Essays are to be developed and written by the young person. AI or other such help is not to be employed.

Two copies of the essay are to be submitted to the Swedish Historical Society by June 13th. To be included: Name, age, grade, school, address and phone number. Students are to be 14 years or older.

For questions, please email [email protected]!

05/15/2026

Today (Friday) is the last day to sign up for our SHS Group Tour at Midway Village Museum, taking place tomorrow (Saturday) at 10:00 AM! Spots are still available, so reserve yours by emailing [email protected] or calling 815-963-5559.

Tomorrow we'll also be hosting our Mormor's Attic Donation Drop-off Day at the Nordic Cultural Center from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM! Donate your gently used home goods, art, or other Scandinavian items for us to resell at our Midsommar Fest 2026 as part of our annual fundraising efforts.

Address

404 S 3rd Street Rockford, IL, 61104
Rockford, IL
61104

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(815) 963-5559

Website

https://linktr.ee/swedishhistoricalsociety

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