Rocks and Hard Places—Emigration through the Lens of Knud Knudsen Luncheon and Program in La Crosse, Wisconsin

Why do some people leave their homes in search of a better life? Explore the way a new exhibit at Vesterheim uses Knud Knudsen’s stunning black and white photography to wrestle with that question. Learn about some of the economic, social, and environmental factors that led to above-average rates of emigration from Knudsen’s hometown, the village of Tokheim on the Sørfjord.

Rocks and Hard Places—Emigration through the Lens of Knud Knudsen Luncheon and Program with Southern Minnesota Friends

Why do some people leave their homes in search of a better life? Explore the way a new exhibit at Vesterheim uses Knud Knudsen’s stunning black and white photography to wrestle with that question. Learn about some of the economic, social, and environmental factors that led to above-average rates of emigration from Knudsen’s hometown, the village of Tokheim on the Sørfjord.

North Sea to South Seas: Norwegian Sugar Cane Story

Vesterheim is teaming up with the Sons of Norway Kong Sverre Lodge #482 in Story City and Vesterheim members are invited! Kate Martinson, retired Luther College professor and Vesterheim volunteer and trustee, will present North Sea to South Seas: The Norwegian Sugar Cane Story.  A little known chapter of the Norwegian-American immigrant story is of the...

North Sea to South Seas: Norwegian Sugar Cane Story in Cedar Falls

Vesterheim is teaming up with the Sons of Norway Solglimt Lodge #547 in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Vesterheim members are invited! Kate Martinson, retired Luther College professor and Vesterheim volunteer and trustee, will present North Sea to South Seas: The Norwegian Sugar Cane Story.  A little known chapter of the Norwegian-American immigrant story is of the...

Nordic Luncheon and Marketplace – Chicago

The Chicago Area Friends of Vesterheim are pleased to invite you to this benefit for Vesterheim! Everyone is welcome. Schedule of Events Nordic Marketplace 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Come to do early Christmas shopping at our Marketplace, featuring Norwegian and other Scandinavian-inspired wares. Visit all of the vendors and enter to win door prizes....

North Sea to South Seas: The Story of Norwegians in Hawaii’s Sugar Industry

Vesterheim is teaming up with the Sons of Norway Desert Fjord Lodge in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Vesterheim members are invited! Kate Martinson, retired Luther College professor and Vesterheim volunteer and trustee, will present North Sea to South Seas: The Story of Norwegians in Hawaii’s Sugar Industry. A little-known chapter of the Norwegian-American immigrant story is...

Folk Art and Friendship in La Crosse, Wisconsin

Vesterheim would like to invite you to attend
FOLK ART AND FRIENDSHIP
Sunday, November 17, 2019, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Radisson Hotel, 200 Harborview Plaza, La Crosse, WI