About Us and how we started . . .
A Brief History The Rhode Island Swedish Heritage Association (RISHA) was founded in 2002 to promote Swedish culture in Rhode Island and Southern New England and to support a Swedish presence in the planned Heritage Harbor Museum in Providence. Although the museum project was never completed, RISHA’s mission remains the same: to preserve and document the region’s Swedish heritage through stories, photographs, and artifacts for future generations.
Over the past two decades, RISHA has sponsored a wide range of educational, cultural, and social programs celebrating Swedish history and traditions. Events have included lectures, concerts, genealogy workshops, dances, film viewings, holiday celebrations, children’s activities, and excursions.
Through these programs, RISHA continues to foster awareness, appreciation, and preservation of Swedish heritage in our community.
Come join in Swedish fun and culture!
Come join in Swedish fun and culture!