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March 20, 2025
“There has to be a connection between sauna and happiness.” –Eero Kilpi What is a good definition of sauna? There are few places better than Hancock,
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March 17, 2025
Finlandia Foundation National (FFN), a non-profit organization that champions Finnish culture and heritage across the United States, and Seattle-based melodic death metal band Veriteras,
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Finlandia Foundation National is now affiliated with nearly 60 organizations in 25 states and Washington, D.C. To join an already established chapter, please contact that chapter directly. If there is no available contact information, we will forward your message for you.
The Road to Korsnäs: Unraveling the Iconic Sweater — Discover the fascinating story behind the Korsnäs sweater with textile historian Gail DeMeyere. This masterful Finnish garment, known for its intricate design, durability, and cultural significance, has been passed down through generations. Gail will take us on a journey through its origins, construction, and the efforts to preserve its legacy.
Zoom — April 8 — 9am PST | 12pm EST
2025 held a record-breaking celebration of the Finnish sauna tradition, engaging thousands of sauna enthusiasts across the U.S. and beyond. This year’s event featured an exciting mix of in-person and online experiences, bringing the warmth of Finnish culture to communities everywhere.
With the closing in 2023 of Finlandia University, which was founded in 1896 as Suomi College, FFN stepped in to become the caretaker of the Finnish American Heritage Center and its extensive archives and artifacts, the monthly Finnish American Reporter, the Finnish American Folk School, the Art Gallery, Price of Freedom Museum and North Wind Books store.
As the premier Finnish-American cultural organization, Finlandia Foundation National champions a vibrant Finnish-American heritage and legacy that builds bridges between modern Finland and the United States, enabling people of all backgrounds to share in the traditions, values, and spirit of Finland and Finnish America.
When you join Finlandia Foundation National, you become a part of the largest Finnish-American network in the United States.
