The Museum’s annual fundraising event is a night of fun and celebration of Swedish and Swedish-American heritage and culture. Gala guests are treated to a night of entertainment, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and food from Andersonville restaurants. Special silent auction items are only for attendees - not available online.  We are honoring Tamara Biggs, a Museum Exhibit Specialist, for her leadership in helping to create  “We Are America” - the new immigration exhibit. 

The Gala Committee is excited to be able to host the event at our beloved Museum. Using all floors of the Museum, attendees will have the option of two ticket levels. Whether an exclusive seated dinner or a mix and mingle tasting menu, this year’s Gala offers more opportunities for our community to participate!

This year’s Gala is honoring Tamara Biggs. 

Tamara has worked with the Museum since 2012 to envision, plan and implement an updated core exhibit on the second floor, beginning with an analysis of Dream of America and a successful grant to upgrade collections storage. Funds raised during our 40^th Anniversary campaign in 2016 and 2017 and a 2019 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services bring the project total to $500,000. Permits delayed the start of the grant period to September 2021, and we are now in the final stages of the update. We are very excited about the grand opening of We Are America in late 2023 or early 2024.

Tamara has been with us throughout the process, and her guidance and knowledge have been instrumental every step of the way.

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