Family Fogelbo Tour
Sun, Jul 21
|Fogelbo
These are family friendly tours of Fogelbo, the historic Swedish Cabin on the Nordic Northwest Campus. You will learn about the magic of Fogelbo and some of the very special items that are in the house.
Time & Location
Jul 21, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Fogelbo, Portland, OR 97223, USA
About
Cost:
Nordic Northwest Members: $20
General Admission: $25
Youth (12 and under): $10
Arts for All: $5
This is a limited tour focused on children. Adults are welcomed to purchase a ticket who are bringing at least one child.
These are family friendly tours of Fogelbo, the historic Swedish Cabin on the Nordic Northwest Campus. You will learn about the magic of Fogelbo and some of the very special items that are in the house.
A special opportunity to experience the renowned Fogelbo with docents and Ross Fogelquist, who has lived in the house since childhood. Hear about the history of Fogelbo and the large collection of Nordic antiques. You will not want to miss a chance to see inside Fogelbo, recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. Built by famed craftsmen Henry Steiner and his son John.
More about Fogelbo and Ross Fogelquist:
In Swedish, fogelbo means “bird nest” and is derived from the Fogelquist family name, which means “bird on a branch.”
Fogelbo houses a large private collection of Nordic antiques and folk arts in the United States. Ross Fogelquist, who grew up and lives there, has been a passionate collector all of his adult life. He is a member of the Order of the Polar Star and was knighted by the King of Sweden. Thousands of people have been hosted and charmed by this unique and fascinating estate through the last sixty-four years. Fogelbo and two acres were deeded to Nordic Northwest in 2014 by Sir Ross Fogelquist.