11/19/2025
The Annual Julmiddag of
The Swedish Colonial Society
December 20, 2025
You are invited to the Annual Julmiddag or Christmas Luncheon of the Swedish Colonial Society! This year it will be held from noon to 4 PM on Saturday, December 20, at our favorite holiday venue, the Corinthian Yacht Club, beautifully situated along the Delaware River in Essington PA.
We can start at 11:30 AM in Governor Printz Park at the Main Residence of the Swedish Farmstead where we will put some finishing touches on our holiday decorations and see how Sven the Manikin is faring.
Then at noon we will convene at the Corinthian where we socialize during a cocktail hour with Glögg or Swedish spiced-wine punch. After this Governor Mathews will welcome everyone and together we will raise our customary toasts.
Then at 1 PM will be served the buffet-style luncheon of salads, roast pork, salmon, and chicken, followed by a dessert of Bûche de Noël or Yule Log Cake and coffee.
At 2 PM, John E. Smith III (Jay) will deliver a talk on the topic, How John Morton and his ancestors from New Sweden fit into the larger narrative of American independence. John Morton (1725-1777) was a Chester County legislator, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and was descended from early Finnish settlers of New Sweden. Jay, with a BA and MA in history, has conducted extensive research into Morton’s genealogy, civic career, and political philosophy on the eve of the American Revolution, establishing himself as one of the leading authorities on Morton’s life and historical significance.
Jay's talk will be followed by the traditional and fun Holiday Raffle and with that our Julmiddag program will conclude sometime between 3 and 4 PM.
The cost of the luncheon will be $50 per person. Please make reservations by calling or emailing Joe Mathews by December 10. Inquiries may also be sent to Joe at jpmathews1@aol.com or by calling him at (856) 405-7152.
Send your check, payable to The Swedish Colonial Society, c/o Joe Mathews, PO Box 395, Leesburg NJ 08327, to arrive by December 16, 2024. Be sure to include the names of all those in your party for name tags.
Please consider supporting the educational programs of the Society by donating as a Benefactor ($100) or as a Sponsor ($50) with a listing in our Holiday Program.
Donated gifts for the Raffle are gladly accepted!!!
The Corinthian Yacht Club is located at 300 West 2nd Street, Essington PA 19029. From I-95 take Exit 9 and follow Wanamaker Avenue (PA Route 420) east toward the Delaware River. Turn right on West 2nd Street. You will see Governor Printz Park on the left and then adjacent to it is the Corinthian Yacht Club which offers ample and free parking.
We sincerely hope to share the Christmas spirit with you!
