SVEA LODGE #296 was founded in Erie, Pennsylvania May 20, 1914 and has been an integral part of the Scandinavian community since then.

Our Lodge meetings are conducted in the ‘fraternal’ manner, with a variety of Ceremonies and a prescribed Order of Business.  For those not able to attend the meeting in person, Zoom is available.

Local Lodge Svea #296 meets on the third Sunday of the month at Luther Memorial Church, 225 West 10^th Street, Erie, PA for general business meetings.  From May-August our meetings involve cultural activities in various community locations.  We celebrate Midsommar, Kraftskiva, Leif Erickson Day, and Santa Lucia Festival of Light.  Our dues are $35/year payable to: Svea Lodge #296.

We are part of PA District Lodge #9, including Local Lodges Svea #296, Nobel Monitor #130 and Drott #168.