American Scandinavian Association at Augustana

The American Scandinavian Association was founded in 1934 by a group of Scandinavians living in the Quad City area. We are an associate chapter of the American Scandinavian Foundation, headquartered in New York, and was an affiliate of the now-defunct Swedish Council of America.

The ASA aims are:

• To stimulate and promote interest in relations and culture between the U.S. and all five of the Nordic countries
• To preserve the Nordic heritage in Western Illinois and Eastern Iowa
• To advance Nordic culture in the U.S. and U.S. culture in the Nordic countries

Some local annual celebrations may include:

• Yellow Pea Soup (?rtsoppa) and Swedish Pancake Supper in January or February
• V?ffeldag celebration in March
• Genealogy event in April in conjunction with the Swenson Center
• Midsommar Fest in June
• Concert by Swedish Jenny Lind vocal scholarship winner
• Kr?ftskiva (Crayfish Party) or ice cream social in August
• Lutfisk Dinner in Autumn, usually November
• Luciafest together with Augustana's Scandinavian Studies Program
• Watch Augustana's Scandinavian Studies program for their schedule.

The ASA welcomes new members. Annual membership fees are $10 per individual, $20 per family/household. Membership privileges include opportunities for participation in ASA activities and informational flyers.

Email us to request a brochure! Or mail membership payment (checks payable to "ASA") to: ASA Membership, Swenson Center, Augustana College, 639 38th St, Rock Island IL 61201-2296. 

Click here and ask to join our Facebook page!