Lectures and Presentations
April 6, 2:00 p.m.
1825-1925: The First Century of Norwegian Immigration
Ann Gesme, author of Between Rocks and Hard Places (1993) and member of Vesterheim’s
Founders Council, presents a slide show on the historic contexts and experiences
of Norwegian immigration.
Gathering Room of the Amdal-Odland Heritage Center. Refreshments will be served.
April 18-20, 2008
Coming Out of the Woodwork: A Vesterheim Symposium on Norwegian Folk Art
Check this link for information about the symposium schedule, lectures, classes,
and
registration.
June 5, 7:00 p.m.
Woodworking Traditions in the Old World and the New
Curator Tova Brandt gives an overview of woodworking traditions in Norwegian
and Norwegian-American culture. This presentation highlights the Fire and Woodand Kubbestol: From Seating to Symbol exhibitions on view in the museum’s main
building through March 29, 2009.
Gathering Room of the Amdal-Odland Heritage Center. Refreshments will be served.