Janet Anderson (New Sweden Centre president) Pennsville's Mayor Robert Mc Dade, and Aleasa Hogate (NSC VP/Education Director/SCS council member) Tom Romansky photographerFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 8, 2020 Celebration of New Jersey's Swedish History On Saturday,...
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My family history with the SCS
In the late "Teens" my Grandmother Martha Darlington Helms Bates became involved with Amandus Johnson and the forming of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Swedish Colonial Society. She was married to my Grandfather Harry H. Bates in the early 1920's and both my father...
New Sweden Theme Park to include Farmstead Cabins
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...
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...
Expedia Sweden created an interactive map that visualizes the Swedish migration to each state
Online travel expert Expedia Sweden just created an interactive map of the US that visualizes the Swedish migration to each state, beginning in 1850s and going up to 1960s; showing the ebb and flow of migration through animation. The map also includes a timeline,...
SCS CRAIG COLLECTION AVAILABLE ONLINE
CRAIG COLLECTION ONLINE: We have posted for sale the first digitized item from the Craig Collection, a package of all Peter Craig’s family group sheets for the first four generations of the Mounce Rambo branch of the Peter Gunnarsson Rambo family. We plan to add more...
Governor Bridwell Receives Swedish Royal Honors.
MAY 2013: His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf bestowed Society Governor Margaret Sooy Bridwell with the Royal Order of the Polar Star in a presentation made during the Reception prior to 375th New Sweden Jubilee Dinner. The King is the Society’s High Patron. Ambassador...
The Swedish Colonial Society is proud to support historic preservation at Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church
We have had a long relationship with Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church. Gloria Dei has created a 501c3 for historic preservation of the church and churchyard. (www.preserveoldwedes.org) The new foundation has created the "100 Founding Members" ... an opportunity for...
Genealogical Books Available to SCS Members
The Swedish Colonial Society has 70 feet of genealogical books in its Archives at the Lutheran Seminary in Germantown PA. The street address is Brossman Center, 7301 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19119-1794 Beginning August 6, the books are available to SCS...
New Sweden on the Delaware
Celebrating the 375th Anniversary of the founding of the New Sweden Colony in America, this limited-edition, 128 page volume features nearly 50 locations in 245 full-color photographs. Click Here If You Have Questions About This Event? If the link above does not work....
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Celebration of New Jersey’s Swedish History- My family history with the SCS
New Sweden Theme Park to include Farmstead Cabins
SCS Council has approved ADDITIONAL certifications for those Forefather members who can prove lineage to more that one Forefather
Expedia Sweden created an interactive map that visualizes the Swedish migration to each state