Upcoming Events
Event: An Introduction to John Morton: America's Finnish Founding Father
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When: Wednesday, February 19th, 12pm​​
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Where: Free on Zoom (with registration)
In this lecture series, explore the fascinating history of the New Sweden Colony and the legacy the settlement and its people had on Philadelphia and beyond.
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John Morton (1725-1777) was a farmer, surveyor, and government officer from Chester County, Pennsylvania. He descended from a long line of Swedish and Finnish families who first settled along the Delaware River in the 1640s. During his short life, Morton held many important government positions ranging from justice of the peace to Speaker of the Pennsylvania Assembly. In the summer of 1776, as a Pennsylvania delegate to the Second Continental Congress, Morton famously casted a decisive vote in favor of American independence. Despite his prominent role in Pennsylvania and American history, very little is known about Morton because his personal correspondence of letters and papers have been lost over time—a likely result of the 1777 Philadelphia Campaign as the British Army blazed across Chester County en route to capture the rebel capital of Philadelphia. Join local historian and archivist John E. Smith III for a presentation about Morton’s life and legacy. John will highlight Morton’s Finnish ancestry, childhood upbringing, civic career, political positions, and historical significance. As we prepare to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and reflect on all things related to the Revolution, join us for an opportunity to learn more about this forgotten Founding Father.
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Event: Sauna is Life: Sauna Culture in Finland
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When: Available until March 9th, 2025
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Where: American Swedish Historical Museum
1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145
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The act of taking a sauna is an inherent part of the Finnish culture. The tradition stretches back almost 10,000 years – the earliest examples of sauna culture are from 7,000 BC. Finns bring sauna wherever they go, including the United States, and the tradition still thrives in certain regions of America where many Finnish people have settled. Sauna is Life: Sauna Culture in Finland explores the Finnish sauna tradition with a model sauna and sauna objects as well as stories, photos, and videos shared with us from home and abroad. In addition to Finnish sauna, the exhibition discusses related sweating practices from cultural groups around the world, including the Japanese and the Lakota in the United States, highlighting their similarities and differences to Finnish sauna.
Event: Coffee Time at Mikko's
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When: Sunday, February 16th, 4pm
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Where: Mikko Nordic Fine Food
1636 R St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Join us for our monthly get together to discuss Finnish current events, culture and more at our local Finnish restaurant!​
Event: The 2025 Kalevala Dinner
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When: Friday, March 7, 2024, 6:30 - 10 pm
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Where: The Embassy of Finland
3301 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC
Tickets: $80 per person for FFNCC members, $100 per person for Non-members
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Join the Finlandia Foundation National Capital Chapter for a night of artistry and entertainment, Finnish food, and a silent auction to benefit our scholarship funds.
Hear the performance of Violinist Charlotte Loukola, the 2025 Finlandia Foundation performer of the year. Ms. Loukola will perform her special solo performance for us. She is an experienced soloist, chamber violinist, orchestra member and Assistant Concertmaster. Ms. Loukola has recently begun to mesmerize audiences in the Palm Beach area and will perform with the Palm Beach Opera, New Camerata Opera, Palm Beach Symphony and South Florida Symphony Orchestra this year.
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In addition we will celebrate our chapter's 65 year history.
Please be ready to support our Silent Auction to benefit our annual scholarship fund! This year we are excited to share items from crocheted Moomins to Finnish handiwork and exquisite artwork sculptures to wine and popular Finnish spirits and Finn-authored books to tickets to local venues to enjoy time and celebrations together. We will have offerings in many price ranges hoping to raise money to support our many recipients.
Admission price includes dinner and beverages. Finnish cuisine catered by our favorite Chef Mikko, longtime local DC restaurant owner.
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Please Dress for the Event: Cocktail Dress or Business Attire
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Buy tickets using the buttons below.
Members, after ticket purchase, email finlandiafoundationncc@gmail.com with the following information:
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Member since (year), Chapter, Name and Place of Business.
If your payment is not collected you will be responsible for fees incurred trying to collect the money.​
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Members ($80) Non-Members ($100)
