People have been immigrating to America fo
r centuries. With each new wave\, different cultures and ideas have shaped
the country into what it is today. From 1850 to 1930\, 1.3 million Swedes
left their homes for America. During this time\, many settled in Chicago\
, bringing with them their Swedish culture and traditions. In Chicago\, Sw
edes created a new home for themselves in Andersonville. Although many Swe
dish businesses have closed\, the Swedish American Museum (which is celebrating its 50th annive
rsary this year!) continues to uphold and honor Swedish history\, heritage
\, and culture in Andersonville.
In this presentation\, Sarah w
ill dive into the various factors that prompted rising Swedish immigration
in the mid-to-late 19th century\, the immigration journey itself\, and ho
w Chicago has been shaped in many ways by Swedish immigrants to the Midwes
t.
Please register with a valid email addres
s to receive the link to join via Zoom.
This program is provide
d in partnership with other libraries.