Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is the national umbrella for all Swedish-American organizations. We unite nearly 200 organizations in the United States, Canada, and in Sweden in their efforts to preserve and promote Swedish heritage.
Swedish Council offers grants to assist with Swedish heritage programs.
We have several awards programs which highlight the contributions to Swedish
America of famous and not-so-famous individuals. And we offer the following
publications to the public.
Sweden & America - a high-quality, glossy quarterly magazine featuring
article and news items about Sweden and Swedish America.
Subscriptions: 1 year $12.00, 2 years $19.00 in USA and Canada; 1 year $15.00, 2 years $25.00 for addresses outside USA.
Swedish American Landmarks - by Alan Winquist a complete travel and
history guide to every site in the country which has a connection with
the more than 1 million Swedish immigrants into this country. 345 pages Softcover. Price: $24.95 plus $3.00 for shipping.
Signs of Swedish Roots in North America - by Nikolas Werngren. A photobook of North American places with Swedish names. Photographer Nikolas Werngren spent 17 months crossing the continent. He visited hundreds of places with Swedish names and his photographs and narrative are compiled in this interesting book. 92 pages. $18.00 Softcover plus $3.00 for shipping; $27.00 Hardcover plus $3.00 for shipping.
Swedish American Handbook - the definitive compendium of names, addresses and descriptions of every Swedish-American organization in the country.
Over 400 entries of diplomatic, cultural, business and media organizations.
324 pages, Softcover. Price: $17.95 plus $3.00 for shipping.
To order any of these items please send us your name, address, indicate which item you wish to purchase, and include a check or money order in the amount of the item your wish to order.
For information on Swedish Council activities, call: 612-871-0593 or fax 612-871-8682 or
