The Swedish American Heritage Society of West Michigan was founded to preserve, foster and perpetuate traditional customs and culture of our Swedish heritage, as well as that of other Scandinavians.
If you are of Swedish heritage, or the spouse of same… or if you simply have a sincere interest in Swedish or Scandinavian heritage, you are invited to join us!
Make a donation to SAHS!
Note: PayPal accepts all major credit cards, debit cards, money from a PayPal balance, and PayPal Credit. You can also send a check to us at 29 Pearl St. NW, Suite 127, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. SAHS is a 501(c)3 organization, so your donations are tax deductible.
Svenska Rötter: Why Did They Leave? Where Did They Go? A Look at Swedish Emigration and Genealogy
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Jill Pearson Reider will present a program on Zoom about Swedish emigration. She’ll talk about the many reasons why people left Sweden, as well as the many enticements to come to America. Detailed information will be given about where in America the Swedes settled and when they came, with an emphasis on the places in Michigan where they settled.
Visit the Upcoming Events page for more info.
Meet & Eat at The Sovengard
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Please join us at The Sovengard for fun, food and fellowship. The Sovengard is known for their Nordic spirit and their Midwest farm to table food.
Please check out the menu at Sovengard.com/menus. We hope to see you there!
Unfortunately, our Midsommar Celebration has been canceled due to a shortage of volunteers. We hope it can return in 2026.
Swedish Reading Club: The Queen’s Fortune by Allison Pataki
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
A sweeping novel about the extraordinary woman who captured Napoleon’s heart, created a dynasty, and changed the course of history.
“I absolutely loved The Queen’s Fortune, the fascinating, little-known story of Desiree Clary—the woman Napoleon left for Josephine—who ultimately triumphed and became queen of Sweden.”
—Martha Hall Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls
Visit the Upcoming Events page for more info and how to join.