ERLANDER HOME MUSEUM

ROCKFORD, IL

Located in Rockford, Illinois, the Erlander Home Museum is a historic house museum that offers visitors a glimpse into the Swedish-American heritage of the region. The museum is housed in a beautiful 19th-century brick building that was once the home of John and Ingeborg Erlander, a Swedish immigrant couple who settled in Rockford in the late 1800s.

The museum features a collection of artifacts and exhibits that showcase the lives and culture of Swedish immigrants in Rockford. Visitors can explore the various rooms of the house, which have been restored to their original appearance and filled with period furnishings, decorative arts, and personal items belonging to the Erlander family.

Among the highlights of the museum are the exhibits on Swedish immigration, which feature photographs, documents, and other items that tell the story of the Swedish-American experience in Rockford. There are also exhibits on Swedish traditions, such as Christmas and Midsummer celebrations, and displays on the Swedish language, music, and food.

In addition to the exhibits, the Erlander Home Museum hosts a variety of cultural events throughout the year, including concerts, lectures, and workshops. The museum is open to the public and offers guided tours for individuals and groups. Overall, the Erlander Home Museum is a must-see destination for anyone interested in the history and heritage of Rockford's Swedish-American community.

ERLANDER HOME MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ROCKFORD IL. US MID #8401700354

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 139,127 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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Contact ERLANDER HOME MUSEUM

• telephone: 8159635559
• website: http://swedishhistorical.org

SWEDISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
404 S 3RD ST
ROCKFORD
IL
61104-2013

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