June 27, 2026, 3:00-4:00 PM
Newton Public Library, Newton, Kansas
July 25, 2026, 2:30 PM
Emporia Public Library, Emporia, Kansas
Lindsborg, Kansas is known for its strong Swedish heritage and the remarkable ways these traditions are being passed to the next generation. The Lindsborg Folkdanslag is no exception. This group of folk dancers will demonstrate lively variations of the polska, waltz, polka, and engelskas and invite the audience to join. They will perform in handmade folk costumes — some being handed down from early ancestors — and can share those stories too
This program is part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250, a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
