Tervetuloa!

Welcome to the homepage of the Finnish-American Society of the Delaware Valley. We are a link among Finns and friends of Finland from Philadelphia and its suburbs, southern New Jersey and Delaware.

Programs & events of interest for everyone

Membership in the Finnish-American Society of the Delaware Valley includes six issues of the society newsletter, a membership directory, and an open invitation to attend all of the society's functions as well as participate in special programs. Membership fees for 2009 are $15/person, or $20/family, per year. Our bigger events include a Midsummer celebration, a fall picnic, bus trips and a Christmas party. Some of our smaller gatherings consist of music evenings, cooking demonstrations, golf outings, dances and concert trips.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to promote Finnish culture, customs, and traditions as well as the knowledge of Finland, its history and language. Our society will bring together the Finns of the Delaware Valley, Americans of Finnish ancestry and friends of Finland. To spread the “Suomi spirit”, we will organize functions and events for our membership. We will also act as a representative of the local Finnish community by hosting visitors from abroad and other parts of the U.S.A. We will also act as a link between the local community and visiting students, entertainers, artists and others.