Preserving the Legacy of the New Sweden Colony in America

The Swedish Colonial Society

97 Wanamaker Avenue
Essington, PA 19029

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Philadelphia, PA 19147-4332

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The Swedish Colonial Society

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Membership:

Membership registrations are encouraged. No Swedish relative or ancestry is required – only an interest in the colonial history of our nation. To obtain additional membership information without registering on this website, you may also choose to print and mail a membership application, please address it to: Registrar, The Swedish Colonial Society, The Lazaretto, 97 Wanamaker Avenue, Essington PA 19029, or email: Registrar email link

Forefather Membership:

To obtain additional Forefather Membership information or to submit a Forefather Member application, please contact: The Swedish Colonial Society, The Lazaretto, 97 Wanamaker Avenue, Essington PA 19029, or email: Registrar email link

Other Inquiries:

If your question or comment does not fit into one of the above categories, send it to Website Administrator and it will be passed along to the appropriate individual.

Meetings:

The Officers and Councillors of the Swedish Colonial Society meet on the third Thursday of every month except June, July, August & December, at The Lazaretto, 97 Wanamaker Avenue, Essington PA 19029. Membership activities are held at various locations throughout the year.

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