About The American Club of Sweden

The Club's objective is to strengthen bonds between the United States and Sweden through networking, and the interchange of knowledge, customs and ideals. It plays an important role as an informal point of contact between various elements of the Swedish-American community, and provides frequent opportunities for interaction through its varied social programs.

Club History

The Club 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.

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.

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