Genealogy

We can help with family research, document translation, or just getting you started. 
To set up an appointment please email genealogy@samac.org or complete this form. 

$30 for each hour
Museum members: $10 for first hour and $30 for each additional hour on the same day
Genealogical Society members: No fee for first hour and $10 for each additional hour on the same day

Genealogy Presentations

10 a.m. Chicago time on the fourth Saturday of most months. 
Click here for more information and to register. 

January 2026 Online Session
Researching Your Swedish American Ancestors at Augustana’s Swenson Immigration Center
Speaker: Jill Seaholm, Head of Genealogical Services at the Swenson Immigration Center
 
February 2026 Online Session
Preserving Your Past
Speaker: Janette Foss Garcia

March 2026 Online Session
Researching and Writing Your Family History with AI
Speaker: Marilyn Fettinger
 
April 2026 Online Session
Don’t Drink the Water: Cholera Epidemics in Sweden
Speaker: Mike Swanson
 
May 2026 In Person
“Exploring Your Swedish Roots” DAY
 
June 2026 In Person
What's new in Arkiv Digital?
Speaker: Kathy Meade

 

 

Travel to Sweden with the Swedish American Museum

There are still a few spaces left for the trip.
You can use the link to pay the remaining amount if you already signed up with a $500 downpayment or if you want to make a brand new registration make sure you pick the full payment option.

Final payment must be received by February 15, 2026.

To register or pay remaining amount please click here

If you want to pay the registration fee using a check you can print this registration form and mail it to the Museum.