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Dear friends and members, In April, we had an amazing Easter celebration that marked the kickoff of our new children’s club, Tomtar and Troll. You might have already seen the front-page coverage in the Vasa Star. The kids dressed up as Easter witches, created colorful Easter cards, and traded them for some sweet treats at each table. In the meantime, the adults got a bit crafty by adding colorful feathers and eggs to the påskris, and they lined up to dip white candles into wax in cheerful spring colors. As always, our påskbuffet was a hit, featuring plenty of deviled eggs, Jansson’s temptation, and a variety of side dishes. Many guests brought delightful desserts for our coffee time. It’s truly heartwarming to see so many happy faces enjoying Swedish crafts and our delicious buffet. On Monday, April 27, Drott and ASA teamed up to host a Zoom event for Valborg. The program featured the history of Valborg, Valborg songs, personal stories and pictures, and time for conversation around the virtual bonfire. It was a well-attended event and received fantastic feedback from participants. If you missed it, you can catch the recording at this link. Now that May is here, we have two inspiring Drott events to look forward to. On May 17, we’ll have new member installation and dive into a presentation about Norway’s Swedish history. |
Then, on May 30, we’ll gather at Carderock Park, MD, to celebrate the summer solstice a bit early. We’ll aim to enjoy our Swedish midsummer holiday tradition in more comfortable weather. | Another highlight is the 100th anniversary of the John Ericsson memorial in Washington D.C. The Swedish embassy will host the ceremony on May 29 at 9 AM. We’ll share more details as the date approaches. | Lastly, the summer months promise innovative changes for Drott Lodge! We’ll continue to meet at St. Luke’s for fun, creative, and team-building events. Our board is currently planning programs, so be sure | to save June 14, July 12, and August 9 for Drott Days of Summer. Watch the website and Facebook for more information. In Truth and Unity, Karin Weeden |
Swedish Footprints in the United States - Celebrating 250 Years of Shared HistoryEmbassy of Sweden
For nearly four centuries, people of Swedish descent have helped shape the United States—from the early settlers of New Sweden in the 1600s to the innovators, entrepreneurs, artists, activists, athletes, public servants, and cultural figures of today. Presented in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, the exhibition traces the diverse stories and enduring legacies of Swedish Americans through prints, photographs, videos, and music. Reserve your spot here. |
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|  Lodge Scholarship Winners Cloe Hulthage, and Drott Lodge Lucia 2025, are recipients of the Sjolunden Camp Award and a Grand Lodge Scholarship, respectively. |
Member Spotlight: Bjorn Lensander
What is your connection to Sweden? My connection to Sweden comes directly from my father Clas. He was born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden in the municipality of Ekerö. Tell us a little about yourself I am a dual citizen of the United States and Sweden. Originally born and raised in Santa Barbara, California, I received my degrees from Uppsala University in Sweden and the University of Turku in Finland. I am the great grandson of Swedish actor Birger Lensander. My hobbies include history, art, culture, travel, foreign affairs, tennis, books, and swimming. How did you discover Drott Lodge, and what keeps you involved? I discovered the Drott Lodge after attending the ASA Lucia celebrations in December 2023. After reading about the Drott Lodge’s mission to educate the public on Swedish cultural traditions, I was impressed. I continue to be involved in the Drott Lodge because I support the organization’s mission on cultural preservation and bringing people together. |
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