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Geneva History Center Hosts a Special Encore Presentation of Swedish Day 100th Anniversary Program
Svenskarnas Dag (Swedish Day)! This year marks the 100th anniversary of Swedish Day at Good Templar Park! On Tuesday, June 7, at 7 p.m. the Geneva History Center offers a special Encore Presentation of the program “Celebrating 100 Years of Swedish Day (Svenskarnas Dag) Midsummer Festival.”
Nannette Andersson has a Master’s Degree in Architecture and has recently launched her own design firm, Prairie Grass Design, Inc. She will speak on how Swedish Day came to be at Good Templar Park and will talk about the cottages at the park through the eyes of an architect. Good Templar Park Board Member and aficionado Pat Hanson will show vintage photos of Swedish Day celebrations throughout the years.
The lecture will take place in the Community Room at the Geneva History Center, 113 South Third Street, in the heart of Geneva’s historic downtown area. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for Geneva History Center members and students. For more information, call 630-232-4951.