Annual Gala

Saturday, Nov. 5, 6 p.m.

The Swedish American Museum’s annual fundraising event is a night of fun and celebration of Swedish and Swedish-American heritage and culture. 

This years gala will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5, 6 p.m. in the Roosevelt University Library in Chicago, Ill.

This year we are honoring the Swedish American Genealogical Society Advisory Board. The evening will start at 6 p.m. with cocktails followed by dinner, raffles and entertainment.


The Silent Auction is online again this year 
Sunday, Oct. 30, 11 a.m. – Sunday, Nov. 6, 6 p.m.

A silent auction will be held online.

To look at the silent auction please click here.

The auction will open on Sunday, Oct. 30, 11 a.m. and close on Sunday, Nov. 6, 6 p.m. You will also have an opportunity to learn the online bidding program and start placing your bids at the Museum. Please note that the Museum is closed on Mondays.


More Gala Information

All attendees need to be either vaccinated against Covid-19 or show proof of a negative Covid test taken within 72 hours of the event. Masks are optional. We reserve the right to change any Covid related policies in accordance with CDC and City guidelines at the time of the event.

Tickets for the Gala can be bought here


Thank you to our Sponsors!

Bronze
Ken Norgan

Table
Claes Brameus
Larry & Laura Eriksson
Ron Peterson
Verdandi

Music
Jennifer Debner & Blaine Boogert

Wine
Bob & Mardee Gramen

Dessert
Weidemanis Family

Decoration
Vereen Nordstrom

Thank you Cookie
Specially prepared by Ann Cutler
Sponsored by Janet Nelson

To become a sponsor please click here.