The Dream of America Guided Tour
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Exhibit
Start date
Sat, Nov 22 11:00 AM
End date
Sat, Nov 22 12:00 PM
Address / City
5211 N. Clark Chicago
Location
IL, US
This fascinating tour starts in the mid-1800s in Sweden and takes the visitor on a journey from Sweden to the New World, providing insights into the struggles and triumphs of Swedish immigrant life in Chicago.
We meet Stina Olofsdotter, whose son is leaving Sweden with his family in 1868, Karl Karlsson and his family who emigrated in 1893, and Elin and Birgitta Hedman, who arrived at Ellis Island in 1924.
Cost for the tour is $4 adults, $3 seniors and students, members are free. Space is limited; reservations are recommended and can be made by emailing museum@samac.org.
We meet Stina Olofsdotter, whose son is leaving Sweden with his family in 1868, Karl Karlsson and his family who emigrated in 1893, and Elin and Birgitta Hedman, who arrived at Ellis Island in 1924.
Cost for the tour is $4 adults, $3 seniors and students, members are free. Space is limited; reservations are recommended and can be made by emailing museum@samac.org.
Organizer
Swedish American Museum
Phone
773-728-8111
Email
info@samac.org
