Värmland Sweden–America Day is celebrated with a ceremonial gathering at the mausoleum at Östra Kyrkogården in Filipstad.
Saturday, August 1
Programme:
Details will be announced shortly.
The Naval Battle
During the day, The Naval Battle will also take place in Kyrkviken. This is a reconstruction of the historic Battle of Hampton Roads (1862), where John Ericsson’s Monitor faced the Confederate ironclad Merrimac. An engaging and visually striking spectacle that attracts both young and old to the waterfront.
Organisers: John Ericsson Group, Vasa Order of America
(Programme subject to change)
