| New Sweden Heritage Days |
Pennsville, NJ, June 6, 2004 – Come celebrate
New Sweden Heritage Day, the history and heritage of New Jersey's rich
past, and Sweden’s
National Day
(Flag
Day)
at Riverview Beach Park in Pennsville, just off
Rt
49,
2
miles south of the Delaware Memorial Bridge. From 11:00am - 5:00pm
On hand will be the Swedish Ambassador to the United States, Jan Eliasson,
to dedicate the New Sweden Monument. The Heritage walk will be set up
in
8 stations/time
zones along the river walk
with signs to identify each station.
1. “ Viking Ancestors”
The 40’ Norseman Viking ship replica on exhibition, manned by
the crew of the Lief Erickson Viking Ship, Inc. in costume.
They will be bringing a Viking game “Kubb” said Coob
David Segermark-and crew will have someone with the ship all day.
2. “Lenape Land”
LenapeWomen ToKiPahKiNao,
Mary Ellen Flynn and children in traditional Lenape clothing will man this
station for the full day.
3. “ New Sweden Colony 1638-55”
Black Anthony, ( Adolfus Fletcher)the first black man on record in New Sweden
who arrived on the Fogel Grip in 1639 from Angola in the West Indies. The Swedes
did not traffic in slaves, Anthony was emancipated. He served as a laborer
for Governor Printz
For wages in the fields and on one of the Governor’s sloops.
Governor Peter Ridder (Ken Peterson) who served
as interim Governor of the colony until Govenor Printz’s arrival,
he purchased the land in South Jersey 1641
Johan Printz, (David Lewis) the official Governor of the colony who built
Ft. Elfsborg in 1643 and ruled until 1654
4. “Swedish Nation-Dutch
rule 1656-64”
Peter Stuyvesant, the Dutch Governor, (former Mayor of Pennsville George
Reed) who ruled the area from 1655-65 while the Dutch were in control
of the colony. He allowed the officials of the Swedish Colony, who swore
allegiance to the Dutch, to maintain their own government, know as the
Swedish Nation during his rule.
At a ceremony held at Fort Casimir (the Dutch name for New Castle) on
4 August 1656, a new "nation" called the "Swedish nation" was born.
On that day sheriff Gregorius van Dyck from Gothenburg appeared with the four
magistrates -- Olof Stille from Roslagen, Sweden; Mats Hansson from Borga,
Finland; Peter Cock from Bangsta, near Strangnas, Sweden; and Peter Rambo from
Hisingen, near Gothenburg. All were sworn in and warned that in trading with
the Indians no "strong beverages" were to be sold. Other initial
appointments included Mran the Finn of Crum Creek as provost or court messenger,
Sven Skute as captain of the militia, Anders Dalbo as lieutenant and Jacob
Svensson as ensign. Dr. Peter Craigs From The Bulletin of the Delaware
County Historical Society, Volume 44, Number 3, Summer 1993, pp. 1,5,9
300 Years Ago: The Swedes of the Delaware Valley, 1693 Part One (note) Anders
died prior to 1672
Lieutenant, Anders Larsson Dalbo, Joe Hogate
Peter Gunnerson Rambo, Deputy Herb Rambo
5. “Swedes/Finns-English rule
1664-1776”
John Fenwick, (David Rose) founder of Fenwick's colony and Salem
1675
William Penn, (Eric Burro) founder of Pennsylvania utilized the services the
Swedes and Finns in his government and bartered for the land the Swedes and
Finns owned, that is now the city of Philadelphia
Sarah Hancock- Doris Tice She will be bringing children’s clothing for
display, sugar nippers, and sugar cones. Basket with games graces and Jacobs
ladders and will assist Ruth Runkle with
Children’s games. She is a Trustee of Friends of the Hancock House,lives
in the Cornnelia Hancock house, married to a descendant of the Hancocks.
#6 “Colonial Games”
“
Miss Ruth” (Ruth Runkle), educational consultant will supervise
the children stories and colonial games and will be assisted by Beth
Daly another educator who has promoted history to children throughout
the state for many years. Ruth has an assortment of games and one colonial
wooden hoop. Jean Powell who may also be assisting at this station
has a second hoop for children.
#7 “Swedes/Finns Church Builders
1699-1717”
Rev. Eric Bjork (Rev. Kim-Eric Williams) Swedish minister served Christina
(Wilimington). Penns Neck -Church boat exhibit
Parishioners from Penns Neck Church Olle and Anna Fransson (Ed and Martha
Rogers)
Edie Rohrman (in Swedish National Dress) will staff this area during
the luncheon
#8 “Jersey Memories”
Peter Kalm, (John Gardner) Swedish botanist, lived in West Jersey, preached
at “Old Swedes” church in Swedesboro, married widow of
the pastor; wrote about New Jersey.
“Miss Molly” (Karon Caron )the herb lady with "grandma's colonial
medicine chest
Barbara Mayers, educational director of the Kalmar Nyckel Assoc. will demonstrate spinning on a ships spinning wheel at one of the other areas.
Other activities and exhibits:
The 17th Century Military Encampment;
Brandywine Antique Car Exhibit
Old Time Games Display and demonstration of KUBB. The public will be
able to play the game free and try their skill at this 1000 year old
game, played by the Vikings.
Midsummer Pole will be set up for the Swedish Dance group from New York
The Brandywine Antique Automobile Club will have their cars on display.
Malcolm Jones, engraver, will be demonstrating slate carving.
Educational and Cultural Displays including:
Genealogical Society of Salem County
Vasa Order of America, NJ District
6
Finnish-American Society of the Delaware Valley
Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape
Indians;
Lenape Lifeways Educational Program, Inc.
St. George’s Episcopal
Church;
Entertainment during the Smorgasbord Reception
for the Ambassador (private event):
Eric Sahle'n, Swedish American Composer, pianist
Bronwyn Bird, Nyckelharpa music (Sweden’s National Instrument)
NY Swedish Dancers Barnklubben the oldest Swedish/American children's
club in the Vasa order of America
Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Dancers
Schedule of Events (tentative)
| Start Time | Approx Time | Participants | Activity | Purpose |
| 11:00am | 10 - 15 mins | MC Welcome Herb Rambo Intro 17th Century Militia | Musket Firing - to stand at attention fordance/prayer | To assemble audience |
| 11:15am | 10 mins | Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape | Welcome Dance/prayer | Lenape Welcome |
| 11:25am | 30+ | 17th Century Militia | Military Drills | Public demonstration |
| 11:55am | 10+ | Browyn Bird | Nyckellharpa | Public Entertainment |
| noon | 20 Mins | Barnklubben, NY | Swedish Dancing | Tradition Midsummer |
| 12:25pm | 1 hour | Barnklubben dancers | Private Picnic | Refreshment |
| 12:30pm | 90 mins | Nichkleharpa/piano music | RSVP Smorgasbord | Refresh/entertainment |
| 2:00 Dedidacation Procession |
5 mins | MC will announce militia, Interpreters, muscians, Swedish/Indian dancers, dignataries as they enter | Escort Ambassador and participants by the Militia | Introduce the participants to the audience |
| 2:10pm | 2 mins | Rev Joseph Moore, St George's Church |
Prayer | Evoke blessing |
| 2:13pm | 2 mins | New Sweden Gov. Johan Printz - David Lewis | Greetings - From history | Welcome the public |
| 2:15pm | 3 mins | AMERICAN NATIONAL | Anthem | Honor America |
| 2:18pm | 3 mins | NATIVE AMERICAN NATIONAL ANTHEM | Anthem | Honor Native Americans |
| 2:21pm | 3 mins | SWEDISH NATIONAL | Anthem | Honor Sweden |
| 2:24pm | 3 mins | FINNISH NATIONAL | Anthem | Honor Finland |
| 2:30pm | 5 - 7 mins | WILLIAM PENN ERIC BURRO |
Topic "Contributions of the Swedens and Finns" | Engender public understanding of historical roles |
| 2:36pm | 2 - 3 mins | Conclusion by Penn | Recognition of the Swedes/Finns | Prototypical proclamation |
| 2 - 4 mins | Douglas Fisher, Assembly Steve Sweeney, Senator |
Assembly/Senate Governors Proclamations | Proclamation Reading | |
| 2 - 4 mins | Charles Sullivan, Director Sale County Freeholders |
Salem County Proclamation | Proclamation Reading | |
| 2 - 4 mins | Mayor Richard Barnhart | Township Proclamation | Proclamation Reading | |
| 2:43pm | 2 mins | Gov. Ron Henrickson | Swedish Colonial Society | Comments |
| 2:45pm | 10 mins | Ambassador Jan Eliasson | Address | Comments |
| 2:55pm | 1 min | Ambassador and Lenape Representative/other | Unveil Monument | For public viewing |
| 2:56pm | 1 min | Wreath | presented | Dedication |
| 2:58pm | 1 min | 1600 Lenape Prayer, |
Old prayer from Black Feather | Evoke Blessing |
| 2:59pm | 1 min | Rev Kim Eric Williams | Swedish/English | Benediction |
| 3:00pm | 17th Century Militia | Musket Firing | Dedication FINIS | |
| 3:00 - 4:30 Celebration |
Swedish Dancers Lenape Dancers Games for Children |
Dancing around the monument/maypole HERITAGE WALK | Demonstrate friendship of Swedes and Finns | |
| Entertainment to be posted | Militia/Lenape | For the Public | ||
| 4:30 - 5:00 | Militia Musket Firing | Exhibits Close | Clean Up | |
| Code: Red - Militia Blue - Musician Orange - Lenape Purple - Swedish Dancers |
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For more information go to their website at SwedishHeritage.us
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