SWEDISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF ROCKFORD
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Mission Statement 

The Swedish Historical Society of Rockford was established in 1938 by a group from Rockford after visiting the 300th anniversary of the arrival of Swedes in North America. This celebration was held in Delaware, where once there was a Swedish colony. The Society was officially formed on January 31, 1939 and incorporated in Illinois as a not-for-profit corporation on November 29, 1950.

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The Swedish Historical Society is organized exclusively for historical, educational, and charitable purposes. In harmony with this purpose is the operation of the Erlander Home Museum and the preservation of Swedish-American history and culture of Rockford through such activities as the conservation of artifacts, museum displays and educational programs.

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What Our Visitors Are Saying

" Came to Midsommar and we had a blast! We loved dancing around the maypole, eating our fill of Swedish pancakes and making hair wreaths! 

 Tack så mycket!"


​-Laurie 

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  • About
    • Staff & Board
  • Erlander Home Museum
    • Erlander Family History
    • Museum Collections
    • Visit Us
  • Nordic Cultural Center
  • Contact
  • Support
    • Membership
    • Donors/ Sponsorship