Cultural Heritage Center Hölö-Mörkö
The Hembygdsföreningen Hölö Mörkö strengthens the cultural heritage together with Mörkö Bygdegårdsförening
About the project
Now the Hembygdsföreningen Hölö-Mörkö in Södertälje municipality will develop a cultural heritage center. This will be done by building three new buildings for exhibitions, workshops, and courses. The association will hold an open house day to create engagement around the destination and develop a program offering.
The project is prioritized as it is assessed to contribute to creating a vibrant meeting place for cultural heritage, community life, and tourism on Mörkö. The initiative is based on local collaboration between two established associations: the local heritage association and Mörkö bygdegårdsförening. The project creates new opportunities for cultural experiences and participation for both residents and visitors.
In connection with the final report, the project will show a plan for how the operations will be run two to three years after the project, with examples of events, target groups, collaborations, responsibility distribution, and financial calculations.
The project runs: 2025-2027.
Photo: (large image) The Federation of Bygdegårdar
Photo: Hembygdsföreningen Hölö Mörkö
ABOUT THE PROJECT
”By building an exhibition hall and two theme houses, we can showcase our material to the public, schools, and visitors.".
”The project will contribute to increased participation, voluntary engagement, and provide more opportunities to take part in and help develop cultural and community life on Mörkö."
Why was the project prioritized?
The project contributes to creating a sustainable and vibrant meeting place for cultural heritage, community life, and tourism on Mörkö. It is based on local collaboration between two established associations, utilizes voluntary resources, recycling, and low-cost solutions, and creates new opportunities for meaningful leisure, cultural experiences, and participation for both residents and visitors.
The board also sees that the project has the potential to inspire other associations in the region through its model character and therefore recommends that it be prioritized for support.
About the project
The project is awaiting a decision from the Swedish Board of Agriculture.
The project is prioritized by the Leader Sörmland Coast board. Awaiting approval from the Swedish Board of Agriculture.
Project period
2025-2026
Project owner
Hölö Mörkö Heritage Association
Project Manager
Bengt Wåhlin
info@holomorkohbf.se
Purpose and goals
Purpose: The purpose of the project is to make Hölö Mörkö's local cultural history accessible and strengthen the place as a destination.
CASE: The goal of the project is to erect three new buildings and create a display program.
About financing
Project support in the rural development program
484,533 SEK
Project support (LAG fund)
242,267 SEK
Other private financing
3,300 SEK
Total project budget
730,100 SEK
Support rate: 55 percent, project support for a public benefit initiative.
The support from the rural development programme consists of funding from the EU and the state.
