SWEDISH AMERICAN IMMIGRANT MONUMENT COMMISSION

GRINNELL, IA

The Swedish American Immigrant Monument Commission in Grinnell, Iowa is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Swedish immigrants who settled in the area. The commission was established in 2014 and is made up of volunteers from the community who are passionate about Swedish heritage.

The commission's main project is the creation of a monument to honor the Swedish immigrants who came to Grinnell in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The monument will be located in Central Park and will feature a statue of a Swedish immigrant woman with her children, symbolizing the sacrifices and hardships that immigrants faced when starting a new life in America.

In addition to the monument project, the commission also organizes cultural events and educational programs to promote awareness and appreciation of Swedish heritage. These events include Swedish language classes, cooking classes, and traditional Swedish holiday celebrations.

The Swedish American Immigrant Monument Commission is supported by donations from individuals and businesses in the Grinnell community and beyond. The commission's goal is to create a lasting tribute to the Swedish immigrants who helped shape the community and to ensure that their legacy is remembered for generations to come.

SWEDISH AMERICAN IMMIGRANT MONUMENT COMMISSION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in GRINNELL IA. US MID #8401900124

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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SWEDISH AMERICAN IMMIGRANT MONUMENT COMMISSION
153 420TH AVE
GRINNELL
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50112-8141

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