Vesterheim is giving an online presentation for San Diego Sons of Norway Valhall Lodge. Vesterheim Registrar Jennifer Kovarik will explore the immigrant experience through stories associated with artifacts in Vesterheim’s collection. Between 1825 and 1980, nearly one million Norwegians left for new lives in America. We'll consider the reasons for leaving, what they brought, and...

Explore color during Barnetimen (Children’s Hour)! Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to connect online with Jennifer Kovarik, Vesterheim’s Youth Educator, to explore objects and stories in the museum’s collection and make art inspired by those objects. A new video will be released on Tuesday, April 20, at 10:00 a.m. on Vesterheim’s website here or Facebook page....

Vesterheim is giving an online presentation for the Decorah Sons of Norway Valdres Lodge. Vesterheim President/CEO Chris Johnson will speak about the photography of Knud Knudsen. Why do people leave their homes in search of a better life? Look for answers in the dramatic black and white photographs of Knud Knudsen, considered one of Norway’s...

Vesterheim is giving an online presentation for Livsreise- Norwegian Heritage Center. Vesterheim Chief Curator Laurann Gilbertson will speak about Norwegian coverlets. In farm homes all across Norway, women wove warm, wool coverlets for their beds. These colorful coverlets, called åklær, were also used as wall hangings on festive occasions. They played important roles during baptism,...