The Sweden Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation of our collective memory. We strive to protect the artifacts, stories, and landscapes that define Sweden, Maine, ensuring that the legacy of those who built this village continues to inspire future generations through education and stewardship.
Preserving the Heritage of Sweden, Maine
Local History Highlights
The 1845 School House
Built in 1845, the former Center School now serves as the home of the Sweden Historical Society. This one‑room schoolhouse once welcomed generations of local children, heated by a single stove and lit by tall windows. Today, its original charm remains in the wide floorboards, simple furnishings, and period details. As our headquarters, the building houses exhibits, archives, and community programs, allowing visitors to experience Sweden’s educational past while exploring its rich local history
Historic Cemeteries
Sweden is home to 13 small family cemeteries, each one preserving the stories of the town’s earliest settlers and their descendants. Scattered along old roads and farmsteads, these burial grounds hold veterans, farmers, craftspeople, and children whose lives shaped our community. Many stones are weathered and hand‑carved, offering clues to changing styles, language, and traditions. Together, these cemeteries form a quiet, open‑air record of Sweden’s past.
Community Church
The Sweden Community Church has long been a gathering place at the heart of town life. Its simple New England design, clear windows, and welcoming interior reflect the values of the families who built and cared for it. For generations, the church has hosted worship services, weddings, concerts, and civic meetings. Today it continues to serve as a spiritual and social center, linking present‑day residents with the shared traditions of Sweden’s past.
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President - Nils Johnson
Vice President - Kay Lyman
Facilities Manager - Doug Porter
Treasurer - Jadwiga Grabarek
Recording Secretary - Ruth Conly
Corresponding Secretary - Becky Buyers
Susan Danielson
Dell Foss
Dan Drew
SHS Trustees
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PRESERVING THE PAST FOR THE FUTURE