MaineSwedishColony.info makes connections between organizations, schools, and individuals in the community and promotes community cultural development. Maine Swedish Colony a historical designation for the region in Aroostook County, Maine, that is loosely defined by the towns of New Sweden, Stockholm, Woodland, Connor, Perham, Westmanland, Madawaska Lake, and Caribou.
11/1/11--The MSC History and Guidebook (softcover) is currently unavailable to order online, however the entire contents are still available by clicking here.
Stockholm Historical Society is selling 2012 Calendars. Makes great Christmas gifts for family members who have moved away. Download the Order Form.
10/10/11. The Sons and Daughters of the Colony of New Sweden (New Sweden Historical Society) and Maine’s Swedish Colony, Inc. have agreed to merge! We will be submitting the official merger form to the state in short order.
Film Chronicles Stories of Maine's Swedish Immigrants. Listen to the interview with Dan Olson and Brenda Jepson from MPBN radio 4/15/11
New Link:
New Sweden First Baptist Church
Fall 2010: New Sweden Historical Society publishes Newsletter
New Sweden Historical Society acquires historic Clase log house. Seeks community support for restoration. full story...
116 Station Road
PO Box 33
New Sweden, ME, 04762
207-316-7306
Carolyn Hildebrand nshs@maineswedishcolony.info
207-896-3052
280 Main Street
Stockholm, ME 04783
John & Rosemary Hede
1149 New Sweden Rd.
Woodland, ME 04736
Come to MidsommarFest 2011 for the 141th anniversary of the founding of the Maine Swedish Colony.
See the full calendar of activities.
Midsommar is a celebration of Swedish Colony Heritage in Maine and The County's kickoff to the long days of our short summer. Please join us for the fun: eat, dance, sing.
Sponsored by the New Sweden Historical Society
See all partner ads in the 2011 Midsommar book download . The black-fly twins, Jerry and Bill are out and about contacting potential partners. Email Bill Duncan to get an appointment -- or call 207-896-3461 -- or sign up on the Become a 2011 Partner page. We are also soliciting individal donation partners. Your gift is tax deductable. New Sweden Historical Society (Sons and Daughters of the Colony of New Sweden Maine) is a registered 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit organization.
Thomas Park Band Shell
MidsommarFest 2012 is planned for:
22 Friday,
23 Saturday, and
23 Sunday
June, 2012
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