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
A surviving example of a snow-roller.
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