Rhode Island Swedish Heritage Association (RISHA)

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Rhode Island Swedish Heritage Association (RISHA)

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www.riswedishheritage.org. Mailing address:
RISHA
P.O. Box 1023
East Greenwich, RI 02818

RISHA is an educational, non-profit organization, promoting Swedish culture in Rhode Island and southeastern New England by sharing our heritage and traditions, and preserving our history for future generations.

10/23/2026

10/15/2026

Here's one of the fun Pippi Longstocking crafts we'll be doing at our upcoming Pippi Longstocking Celebration. Come join us as we celebrate Sweden's most popular whippersnapper.

Saturday, November 14
1-3:30 p.m.
Warwick Public Library
600 Sandy Lane
Warwick, RI 02889

RSVP to [email protected]

10/10/2026

Interested in participating in Rhode Island's only Swedish Lucia Festival on Saturday, December 12?

We are seeking boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 23 to participate in this traditional festival that celebrates light and hope during the dark of winter.

Participants do not need to be of Swedish descent! However attendance is required at four evening (~6:00 p.m.) rehearsals in central Rhode Island (Warwick, Cranston, East Greenwich area).

Exact rehearsal dates and locations TBD:
Second week of November – Evening rehearsal ~6 p.m.
Third week of November – Evening rehearsal ~6 p.m.
First week of December – Evening rehearsal ~6 p.m.

Friday December 11 – Dress rehearsal ~6 p.m. @ Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Warwick.

Saturday, December 12 -- Lucia Festival 4 p.m. @ Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Warwick.

We are also seeking adult singers for our Lucia choir! If you love to sing this is a great opportunity. You do not need to know Swedish to participate!

To learn more or to get involved, send an email to: [email protected]

10/04/2026

Glad Kanelbullens dag! 🇸🇪 Did you know Swedes have a whole day devoted to cinnamon buns?

10/03/2026

Celebrate Pippi Longstocking with RISHA! Join us Saturday, November 14 at the Warwick Public Library from 1-3:30 p.m. for Pippi Longstocking crafts, snacks, and a screening of the original movie dubbed into English.

09/22/2026

Some photos from the recent Vasa Day event. Everyone loves a dalahäst!

09/20/2026

09/12/2026

Looking for something to do today? Be sure to stop by the RISHA table and paint a dalahäst.

Address

East Greenwich, RI

Website

http://www.riswedishheritage.org/

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