Coming Up Next: Spring ArtScene 2025
ArtScene, a Rockford tradition since 1987, is a biannual gallery walk, hosted by the Rockford Area Arts Council, featuring new and established artists of the Rockford Region. Local artists will be featured at the Nordic Cultural Center during this weekend. A variety of Scandinavian arts will be highlighted. Such things as block printing on linen, stained glass, and functional and decorative woodcrafts will be available. Additionally, work by Pieper Bloomquist, premier folk painter, will be showcased. In addition to the Friday-Saturday ArtScene, the Swedish Historical Society will host a free FIKA, Swedish Coffee Party, for artists and friends at the Nordic Cultural Center on Sunday.
The Nordic Cultural Center will be open for ArtScene on Friday, April 25th from 5:00-9:00 PM and Saturday April 26th from 4:00-9:00 PM. We hope you will also join us on Sunday, April 27th between 1:00-3:00 PM for Fika with the artists!
The Nordic Cultural Center will be open for ArtScene on Friday, April 25th from 5:00-9:00 PM and Saturday April 26th from 4:00-9:00 PM. We hope you will also join us on Sunday, April 27th between 1:00-3:00 PM for Fika with the artists!
April Pop-up Tour of the Erlander Home Museum
We will be offering a pop-up tour of the Erlander Home Museum on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM!
To reserve your spot for the tour, please call 815-963-5559 or email [email protected]. The tour is free for all members of the Swedish Historical Society, or $10 for non-members. Please note the museum is not currently handicapped accessible.
PS - Interested in joining us but not available this date? No problem! Give us a call to set up a private viewing of the museum.
To reserve your spot for the tour, please call 815-963-5559 or email [email protected]. The tour is free for all members of the Swedish Historical Society, or $10 for non-members. Please note the museum is not currently handicapped accessible.
PS - Interested in joining us but not available this date? No problem! Give us a call to set up a private viewing of the museum.
Time to Renew Your Membership!
Your membership to the Swedish Historical Society of Rockford expires on March 31st of each year. Beginning in January 2025, membership dues will increase $10 across all levels.
This adjustment ensures that we can continue providing quality programs, preserving our Swedish heritage, and maintaining our facilities. This small increase will allow us to expand services and enhance events and initiatives. Time Travelers, an additional benefit, will also be added to each SHS membership!
Time Travelers, a free reciprocal membership network for U.S. historical sites, societies and museums program includes over 300 organizations in more than 40 states. Members receive a variety of exclusive benefits and privileges, such as free admission, gift shop discounts, and much more.
The admission fee for non-members visiting the Erlander Home Museum will also increase from $7 to $10. This reflects our goal to maintain museum standards and to provide an enriching experience for visitors (members enjoy free admission).
To renew you membership or gift a membership to someone else, visit our Membership Page today!
This adjustment ensures that we can continue providing quality programs, preserving our Swedish heritage, and maintaining our facilities. This small increase will allow us to expand services and enhance events and initiatives. Time Travelers, an additional benefit, will also be added to each SHS membership!
Time Travelers, a free reciprocal membership network for U.S. historical sites, societies and museums program includes over 300 organizations in more than 40 states. Members receive a variety of exclusive benefits and privileges, such as free admission, gift shop discounts, and much more.
The admission fee for non-members visiting the Erlander Home Museum will also increase from $7 to $10. This reflects our goal to maintain museum standards and to provide an enriching experience for visitors (members enjoy free admission).
To renew you membership or gift a membership to someone else, visit our Membership Page today!
