American Swedish Museum
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Topic created by edscott on Mon Jan 28, 2019 at 1:51 pmThe American Swedish Museum in Philadelphia is featuring Bjorn Kjellstrom and his connection to Orienteering in the US. We are hosting a sprint on the property on May 15. They are also offering a Boy Scout program & course on May 19. Details on their program should be posted at [https://www.americanswedish.org/exhibitions/outdoor-adventures-navigating-nordic-way] soon.
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Reply by kathyu on Wed Feb 27, 2019 at 11:42 amWednesday May 15 -- Celebrate World Orienteering Day and the Swedish origin of our sport! Enjoy Orienteering from 4:30pm to 6:30pm in FDR Park adjacent to the American Swedish Historical Museum.Sunday May 19 -- Scouts will get some orienteering education before setting off to complete their course. Time is from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. There was a time adjustment because of a wedding at the Museum.FDR Park and the Swedish Museum are located on Pattison Avenue in Philly, very close to the sports complex. The park is diverse and interesting, with a museum, golf course, skate park, lakes and monumental boat house.World Orienteering Day is a great reason to get out of work early and step out of your geographic comfort zone. Join orienteers around the world to celebrate our sport!
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Reply by twalsh on Wed Mar 13, 2019 at 7:54 pmWho is responsible for organizing these events? I'd be available to help in whatever capacity for these events.
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Reply by kathyu on Thu Mar 14, 2019 at 10:08 amCheck in with Sandy Fillebrown.