About the Club
Founded in 1905, the American Club of Sweden's purpose is to strengthen bonds between the United States and Sweden. To promote the interchange of knowledge, customs, and ideas, the Club organizes opportunities for networking and interaction through social programs and events.
The club represents our members—Americans, Swedes, and individuals of other nationalities—who share a commitment to fostering strong social and cultural bonds between Sweden and the United States.
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The American Club of Sweden rests on the foundation of our shared values, which are reflected in our historical record.
These include:
Friendship – Hospitality and civility in all interactions.
Inclusion & Diversity – Welcoming and creating an accessible environment for the active participation of all, irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, means, beliefs, or other natural or chosen characteristics.
Intercultural Awareness – Respecting, exploring, and celebrating cultural differences and similarities.
The Club encourages all to embrace these values and to observe them in Club interactions
History
The Club’s story began in the late 19th century. During these formative years, informal meetings took place at the Hotel Rydberg in Stockholm through the initiative of the American Consul, C.A. Leas.
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1905: Inspired by increasing relations between Sweden and the United States, a group of Swedes assembled at the Hotel Continental and formed the Swedish-American Society of Stockholm.
1919: Informal meetings at the Hotel Rydberg replaced by “The New York Club.” A club composed of men who had been in the United States. In 1927, the club changed its name to the American Club of Stockholm and maintained an office in the Grand Hotel Royal.
1980: The American Club of Stockholm merged with the Swedish-American Society of Stockholm and the newly merged clubs became the “The American Club of Sweden.”
2003: American Citizens Abroad in Sweden merged with The American Club of Sweden.
2005: 100th Anniversary
2008: Thanksgiving with Stadsmission started
2009: July 4th Picnic re-launched
2010: 50th Annual Golf Challenge
2012: 150th Anniversary of early meetings with Consul Leas, April 1862.
