"It is doubly enriching for us and for our children to hold both our own country and Sweden so close to our hearts. Sveadal has become a very special place. It was created by this Swedish immigrant colony of the San Francisco area. The spirit, achievements, goals and ideals of those now deceased are kept alive in the memory of the living. That is our legacy and we are obligated to pass it on to our children."
-- Muriel Nelson Beroza. Golden Gate Swedes: The Bay Area and Sveadal. Range of Light Works, 2000
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-- Muriel Nelson Beroza. Golden Gate Swedes: The Bay Area and Sveadal. Range of Light Works, 2000
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Sveadal Midsummer 2019
June 22
- The 125th Midsummer Celebration -
sveadal.org
June 22
- The 125th Midsummer Celebration -
sveadal.org
The next Swedish American generation
The Program
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Preparations to decorate the Maypole begin around 10 AM, serious decorating is in full gear by 11.
Raising the Maypole is at noon.
Dancing around the Maypole begins soon after.
It continues for quite some time.
The Swedish and Swedish American musicians providing the music for dancing around the Maypole.
Enjoying the day . . .
One of the Swedish boutiques.
The Swedish garland factory.
The 4:00 Midsummer Program begins with a procession near the Swedish Cabins.
It continues through the evergreens and redwoods.
The winners, their speeches and their official titles to come . . .
Another beautiful ending to a perfect California day Midsummer celebration at Sveadal 2019!!
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~ restoring, preserving and promoting Swedish American histories & cultures ~
~ sharing the Swedish American tapestry with all ~
All color photography throughout SwedishAmericana is by Fran Cochran unless otherwise indicated.
Copyright © since 2015 to current year as indicated on main menu sections of swedishamericana.org All rights reserved.