• Monument Ceremony

    Finnish Settlers monument at Crozer Park Chester, PA, United States

    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...

  • Annual Meeting

    Marja Kaisla’s residence 590 Hansell Rd, Wynnewood, United States

    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.

  • Midsummer Party

    Marja Kaisla’s residence 590 Hansell Rd, Wynnewood, United States

    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...

  • Christmas Party “Pikkujoulu”

    American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, United States

    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,...

  • Fundraising Gala for the Monument to the Finnish Settlers

    Oaks Cloister at East Falls 5829 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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...

  • FASDV Annual Meeting

    Marja Kaisla’s residence 590 Hansell Rd, Wynnewood, United States

    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).

  • Midsommer Fest

    Marja Kaisla’s residence 590 Hansell Rd, Wynnewood, United States

    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”

    American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, United States

    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...

    $20
  • Finnish Language School – First Meeting

    American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, United States

    Philadelphia Finnish Language School Suomi-koulu Saturdays 2-4pm March 7th April 11th May 9th $20 / child / session At the American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia Come and join the Finnish Language School led by FASDV’s very own...

  • Finnish Language School – Second Meeting

    American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, United States

    Philadelphia Finnish Language School Suomi-koulu Saturdays 2-4pm April 11th May 9th $20 / child / session At the American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia Come and join the Finnish Language School led by FASDV’s very own Jenny Ståhlberg...