Friends of the Karl Oskar House

Friends of the Karl Oskar House Nya Duvemåla, The Karl Oskar House, located on Glader Blvd in Lindstrom Minnesota is a historical

Vilhelm Moberg, a famous Swedish author visited the Chisago Lakes area in 1948 exploring the immigration of Swedish people to the area. Upon seeing this house on Glader Blvd he proclaimed it his fictional character Karl Oskar's 3rd home in Minnesota. He went on the write the famous books about Swedish immigration: The Emigrants, Unto a New Land, The Settlers and The Last Letter Home. The home was

moved to it's current site in 1995 and the King and Queen of Sweden visited in 1996. Since then a group of volunteers has " Preserved, Shared and Celebrated Swedish Immigration and Culture". The house is open Sundays from 1-4pm from Mid May through September with visits and tours available upon request at FriendsofKarlOskar@gmailcom.

We had a lovely afternoon at the Karl Oskar house. Susan's music was fun and relaxing.
06/14/2026

We had a lovely afternoon at the Karl Oskar house. Susan's music was fun and relaxing.

Val, Becky Sauter Dudley and I are ready to welcome you to the Karl Oskar House this pm. Tours 1-4Music with Susan Karpo...
06/14/2026

Val, Becky Sauter Dudley and I are ready to welcome you to the Karl Oskar House this pm. Tours 1-4
Music with Susan Karpowicz from 2 to 3! Come and visit!

REMINDER - JUNE 7 1.30 - 3.30 PMNordic folk music jam under the Astrakan apple tree.Even this summer will we continue th...
05/30/2026

REMINDER - JUNE 7 1.30 - 3.30 PM
Nordic folk music jam under the Astrakan apple tree.
Even this summer will we continue the tradition to open and close the season at the Karl Oskar House/Nya Duvemåla with a Nordic Folk Music Jam. The first on June 7 and the second on September 27.

The leaders will be Eric Platt and Tom Sullivan.

All are welcome and please bring fellow musicians who playas Nordic Folkmusik, and supporters.

The Karl Oskar House/Nya Duvemåla, Ki Chi Saga Park, 29061 Glader Blvd, Lindström, MN.

Setlist below- and music attached.

For questions, please send e-mails to: [email protected].

Set list:
Allspel Music suggestions - Karl Oskar House
(Compiled by Eric Platt, Glenn Lee and Tom Sulliwan 3/25/26)
Johan på Snippen G
Svensk Anna vals D
Äppelbo G
Noas Snoa D
Rignesen Reinlander D
Life in the Finnish Woods G/C
Storm polka G
Schottis från Häverö Dm
Lördags vals G
Karis Pers polska D
Båtsman Däck G
Sommar vals D
Stenbergs Marsch G
Break
Hälsa dem därhemma C
Bol Olle Schottis D
Gärdebylåten D
D-Dur Polska D
Metsäkukkia Am
Flickorna Svensson G
Orevalsen G
Emma Am
Kärleks vals G
Byss Calle #32 G
Hambo på Logen G
1814 G
Josefins dopvals G or F
Schottis från Idre ll D
Happy Boys Schottis (Mor, Jeg Skal Tisse) G
Nidelven D
Al Capone’s Waltz (this is a Nordic tune) D

We had a great crew this am for spring cleaning! I'm sure many of us went home and showered!Join us on June 7th for open...
05/28/2026

We had a great crew this am for spring cleaning! I'm sure many of us went home and showered!
Join us on June 7th for opening music jam (1:30-3:30) and tours 1-4pm.

REMINDER - JUNE 7 1.30 - 3.30 PMNordic folk music jam under the Astrakan apple tree.Even this summer will we continue th...
05/23/2026

REMINDER - JUNE 7 1.30 - 3.30 PM
Nordic folk music jam under the Astrakan apple tree.
Even this summer will we continue the tradition to open and close the season at the Karl Oskar House/Nya Duvemåla with a Nordic Folk Music Jam. The first on June 7 and the second on September 27.

The leaders will be Eric Platt and Tom Sullivan.

All are welcome and please bring fellow musicians who playas Nordic Folkmusik, and supporters.

The Karl Oskar House/Nya Duvemåla, Ki Chi Saga Park, 29061 Glader Blvd, Lindström, MN.

Setlist below-

For questions, please send e-mails to: [email protected].

Set list:
Allspel Music suggestions - Karl Oskar House
(Compiled by Eric Platt, Glenn Lee and Tom Sulliwan 3/25/26)
Johan på Snippen G
Svensk Anna vals D
Äppelbo G
Noas Snoa D
Rignesen Reinlander D
Life in the Finnish Woods G/C
Storm polka G
Schottis från Häverö Dm
Lördags vals G
Karis Pers polska D
Båtsman Däck G
Sommar vals D
Stenbergs Marsch G
Break
Hälsa dem därhemma C
Bol Olle Schottis D
Gärdebylåten D
D-Dur Polska D
Metsäkukkia Am
Flickorna Svensson G
Orevalsen G
Emma Am
Kärleks vals G
Byss Calle #32 G
Hambo på Logen G
1814 G
Josefins dopvals G or F
Schottis från Idre ll D
Happy Boys Schottis (Mor, Jeg Skal Tisse) G
Nidelven D
Al Capone’s Waltz (this is a Nordic tune) D

PÅMINNELSE för den 11 maj. Alla är välkomna!                       PRATSTUNDVill du prata SVENSKA så kan du delta i vår ...
05/05/2026

PÅMINNELSE för den 11 maj. Alla är välkomna!
PRATSTUND
Vill du prata SVENSKA så kan du delta i vår "Pratstund i svenskbygderna" under värdskap av Friends of the Karl Oskar House på Zoom den andra måndagen i månaden klockan 19 till 20. (Minnesota tid). Det är inget speciellt ämne vi talar om utan bara en trevlig pratstund vänner emellan. Du behöver inte kunna svenska flytande. Det här är närmast till för andra och tredje generation eller du behöver inte alls vara svensk, men vill prata SVENSKA.
Zoom mötesdetaljer:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84025695345?pwd=JyjKiF7VEjrkFxOimEOJNFnlkEu9PR.1

Meeting ID: 840 2569 5345
Passcode: 431587
Vi ses och hörs.

JUNE 7 1.30 - 3.30 PM (Set list at the end)Nordic folk music jam under the Astrakan apple tree.Even this summer will we ...
04/23/2026

JUNE 7 1.30 - 3.30 PM (Set list at the end)
Nordic folk music jam under the Astrakan apple tree.
Even this summer will we continue the tradition to open and close the season with a Nordic Folk Music Jam. The first on June 7 and the second on September 27.
The leaders will be Eric Platt and Tom Sullivan.
All are welcome and please bring fellow musicians who playas Nordic Folkmusik, and supporters.
The Karl Oskar House/Nya Duvemåla, Ki Chi Saga Park, 29061 Glader Blvd, Lindström, MN.
For questions, please send e-mails to: [email protected].
Allspel Music suggestions - Karl Oskar House
(Compiled by Eric Platt, Glenn Lee and Tom Sulliwan 3/25/26)
Johan på Snippen G
Svensk Anna vals D
Äppelbo G
Noas Snoa D
Rignesen Reinlander D
Life in the Finnish Woods G/C
Storm polka G
Schottis från Häverö Dm
Lördags vals G
Karis Pers polska D
Båtsman Däck G
Sommar vals D
Stenbergs Marsch G
Break
Hälsa dem därhemma C
Bol Olle Schottis D
Gärdebylåten D
D-Dur Polska D
Metsäkukkia Am
Flickorna Svensson G
Orevalsen G
Emma Am
Kärleks vals G
Byss Calle #32 G
Hambo på Logen G
1814 G
Josefins dopvals G or F
Schottis från Idre ll D
Happy Boys Schottis (Mor, Jeg Skal Tisse) G
Nidelven D
Al Capone’s Waltz (this is a Nordic tune) D

JUNE 7 1.30 - 3.30 PMNordic folk music jam under the Astrakan apple tree.Even this summer will we continue the tradition...
04/14/2026

JUNE 7 1.30 - 3.30 PM
Nordic folk music jam under the Astrakan apple tree.
Even this summer will we continue the tradition to open and close the season with a Nordic Folk Music Jam. The first on June 7 and the second on September 27.

The leaders will be Eric Platt and Tom Sullivan.

All are welcome and please bring fellow musicians who playas Nordic Folkmusik, and supporters.

The Karl Oskar House/Nya Duvemåla, Ki Chi Saga Park, 29061 Glader Blvd, Lindström, MN.

For questions, please send e-mails to: [email protected].

Here is the UTube link to watch the Carl Werner Petterson story about finding Sunrise that we shared at the annual meeti...
04/13/2026

Here is the UTube link to watch the Carl Werner Petterson story about finding Sunrise that we shared at the annual meeting on Saturday. Its very entertaining. Enjoy! Thanks to Rick Weiss for making it possible for us to view.

Over the years, those who would tell this story have passed. I am sharing it here so that others can continue to experience it for themselves. --------------...

Pics from annual mtg. Thanks to all who attended.Thanks to Gary for leading and Marty for making the media work!
04/13/2026

Pics from annual mtg. Thanks to all who attended.
Thanks to Gary for leading and Marty for making the media work!

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29061 Glader Boulevard
Lindstrom, MN
55045

Opening Hours

1pm - 4pm

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