Culture comes alive during the many events hosted by the American Swedish Historical Museum throughout the year. Join us and discover the food, music and holidays of Sweden, experience our newest exhibitions or check out of educational programs for both children and adults.

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Exhibition Opening: And Let Victory Tell the Rest: 250 Years of Navy Ship Building in Philadelphia

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5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Join ASHM, the National Museum of the United States Navy (NMUSN), and Navy officials for a grand opening reception.

This guest-curated exhibition explores the production of American naval ships in the Delaware Valley. NMUSN Curator Gordon Calhoun and ASHM Curator Brett Peters will circulate in the exhibit throughout the evening to discuss this fascinating aspect of industrial naval history and its Swedish connections.

The reception opens at 5:00 p.m., with remarks at 5:45. Enjoy catered refreshments and drinks. Please RSVP below to help us plan.