The Vasa Order of America was founded in 1896 by Swedish immigrants to America to perpetuate Swedish heritage and cultural activities. Today we celebrate all Nordic cultures and you do not have to have Scandinavian DNA to join us. We welcome all those interested in the culture.

Our local lodge, Drott Lodge No. 168, was chartered on February 18th, 1910 in Washington, D.C. and is one of three local lodges governed by District Lodge No. 9 Pennsylvania. Today, Drott Lodge maintains a multi-generational roll of 85-plus members from the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. The Lodge meets most 2nd Sundays of the month at Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, in North Bethesda, Maryland. Most meetings include a regular business meeting followed by a cultural presentation by a visiting speaker or a member of the lodge. The Lodge is well known throughout the greater Washington metropolitan area for organizing the annual Midsummer celebration end of June and its annual Swedish Bazaar held the first Saturday in November.

Generosity, Truth and Unity