Save the date for FASDV’s annual Christmas Party, Pikkujoulu, on Saturday December 9th starting at 2pm at the American Swedish Historical Museum. The festivities shall start with a Christmas service followed by traditional christmas songs and foods, and of course...
As the spring approaches, we are excited to invite you to celebrate Easter at the Gloria Dei Old Swedes Church and Assembly Hall (916 S Swanson St., 19147 Philadelphia) on Sunday April the 14th starting at 2pm with Easter Service,...
Since our sister organization in Delaware, the DVFA, is no longer able to hold the annual Finnish Monument ceremony in Chester, PA, FASDV board has decided to organize the Monument Ceremony on June 16, as we are beginning the process...
The Annual Meeting for paid members will take place at 1pm. The event will be held at our President Marja Kaisla’s residence at 590 Hansell Rd, Wynnewood PA 19096.
As the American Swedish Historical Museum (ASHM) is having their Midsommarfest on Saturday, June 22nd, we have decided to have the FASDV Midsummer party Juhannus the following day, on Sunday, June 23rd at 2pm. The event will be held at...
The traditional Christmas Party “Pikkujoulu” will be held December 15th at the American Swedish Historical Museum. The festivities shall start at 2pm with a Christmas service followed by traditional Christmas songs and foods, and of course the Scandinavian Father Christmas,...
The Fundraising Gala will be held at the historic Oaks Cloister in East Falls, Philadelphia. All the funds we raise will be used for the restoration and moving the monument to Governor Printz Park in Essington. The monument to the...
All FASDV members who have paid their Membership Fees for 2025 are warmly welcome to attend our annual meeting at FASDV President Marja Kaisla’s residence (590 Hansell Rd, Wynnewood, PA).
We will celebrate the longest daylight time of the year “Juhannus” by getting together and having a barbeque at Mrs. Kaisla’s residence. This traditional nordic festival usually involves a huge bonfire, fireworks and some even say that magical things happen...
Finnish Christmas Party “Pikkujoulu”, Saturday December 13th at 2pm (American Swedish Historical Museum, 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia) Come meet your Finnish (minded) friends and celebrate traditional Finnish Christmas! FASDV’S very own Christmas Party will begin at 2pm with a traditional...
