Fundraising Gala for the Monument to the Finnish Settlers
2024-12-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Oaks Cloister at East Falls, 5829 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, 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 Finnish settlers was given as a gift from Finland to America to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the arrival of Finns and Swedes, the first permanent European settlers to the Delaware Valley in 1638. The gorgeous granite monument was sculpted by a famous Finnish artist, Wäinö Aaltonen and placed in Crozer Park in 1938 in the City of Chester, PA, which filed for bankruptcy in 2022. We have discovered that the monument is showing severe signs of deterioration, and the upkeep of its surroundings has been neglected for years.
Enjoy delectable hors d’oeuvres and decadent desserts with wine and a signature drink. Bid on many silent auction items and services, including steaming hot sauna experience with cold plunges. Also, FASDV president Marja Kaisla will perform selections of music by Sibelius with her Trio Excelsior. Get your tickets before they are sold out! Black tie welcome.
The venue for the gala is the Oaks Cloister at East Falls;
5829 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144

FASDV Annual Meeting
2025-05-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Marja Kaisla’s residence, 590 Hansell Rd, Wynnewood, 19096, 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
2025-06-22 14:00 - 17:00 | Marja Kaisla’s residence, 590 Hansell Rd, Wynnewood, 19096, 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 at Midsommer night..! The Fest is free to attend but please let Jenny know if you are coming and, please, bring a dish to share!

Finnish Christmas Party “Pikkujoulu”
2025-12-13 14:00 - 17:00 | American Swedish Historical Museum, 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, 19145, 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 Christmas Sermon performed by pastor Tiina Talvitie from the New York Finnish Lutheran Congregation. Afterwards, we will proceed downstairs to enjoy Finnish Christmas foods, sing Finnish Christmas songs and see who wins the best raffle prizes this year. Of course, Santa Claus and his wife “joulupukki ja joulumuori” will be making an appearance! Please bring a dish to share (lox/smoked salmon, casserole, salad etc.) and a raffle prize.
Please buy your tickets ($20/person, children under 12 free) beforehand!

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Finnish Language School - First Meeting
2026-03-07 14:00 - 16:00 | American Swedish Historical Museum, 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, 19145, 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 Jenny Ståhlberg (Master of Educational Sciences, University of Helsinki). The goal is to keep Finnish culture and heritage alive by teaching facts about Finland, learning Finnish songs and games, doing arts and crafts as well as meeting other Finns and descendants of Finns. We will be expanding students’ knowledge of vocabulary and grammar age appropriately, no previous knowledge of Finnish language needed. We will also be celebrating Finnish holidays!
Please send your child’s name and age to Jenny if you will be joining, jenny.stahlberg@gmail.com.
Register here:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/SZXUHUH249CCQ

Finnish Language School - Second Meeting
2026-04-11 14:00 - 16:00 | American Swedish Historical Museum, 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, 19145, 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 (Master of Educational Sciences, University of Helsinki). The goal is to keep Finnish culture and heritage alive by teaching facts about Finland, learning Finnish songs and games, doing arts and crafts as well as meeting other Finns and descendants of Finns. We will be expanding students’ knowledge of vocabulary and grammar age appropriately, no previous knowledge of Finnish language needed. We will also be celebrating Finnish holidays!
Please send your child’s name and age to Jenny if you will be joining, jenny.stahlberg@gmail.com.
Register here:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/SZXUHUH249CCQ
