There are big undertakings under way for Governor Printz Park in Essington PA. Governor Printz Park in Essington, Tinicum Township, Pennsylvania was the site of the capital of the New Sweden colony beginning in 1643, and it has been recently renovated for its 375th...
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SCS Council has approved ADDITIONAL certifications for those Forefather members who can prove lineage to more that one Forefather
For the first time in the 107 year history of the Swedish Colonial Society's history, we are pleased to announce that the SCS Council has approved ADDITIONAL certifications for those Forefather members who can prove lineage to more that one Forefather. Each additional...
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SCS Council has approved ADDITIONAL certifications for those Forefather members who can prove lineage to more that one Forefather
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