In Trunks, Hands, and Hearts
Join Sons of Norway Nor-Win Lodge # 1-505 and Vesterheim Collection Manager Jennifer Kovarik to explore the immigrant experience through stories associated with artifacts in Vesterheim’s collection. Between 1825 and...
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The History of Norwegian Sweaters
Learn about the history of different types and styles of Norwegian sweaters, including Setesdal, Fana, Marius, and Olympic from textile expert and Vesterheim Chief Curator Laurann Gilbertson. Laurann will also...
Rocks and Hard Places
Vesterheim is giving an online presentation for the Washington DC Sons of Norway Lodge. Vesterheim Preident/CEO Chris Johnson will speak about the photography of Knud Knudsen. Why do people leave...
FamilieTid: How To Get Along With The Hulderfolk (Online)
With Arna Rennan. More than just stories from ancient folklore, the belief in the Hulder Folk is alive and well in the high grazing areas of Northern Gudbrandsdalen. It is...
Vesterheim’s Strong Roots and Bold Future
There are always exciting things happening at Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum. Learn about Vesterheim's history and strong roots, and find out the latest news about exhibitions, events, and programs at Vesterheim....
Free Second Saturday – Story Time
Join Marcia Fox for story time! She'll feature fun stories for early ages, including How to be a Viking and I Wish – Maybe, I Wish for a Winter Time....
The History Of Socks (Online)
With Susan Kolstad. Join Vesterheim and the Three Rivers Fibershed for an exploration of the history of socks. The evening's presentation will cover socks in Vesterheim's collection and will include...
Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day
A Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people on Saturday, September 17, 2022, to Vesterheim Museum. In the spirit of the Smithsonian Museums, which offer free...
Bokprat: Sophie’s World By Jostein Gaarder (Online)
Dr. Maren Johnson, Luther College's Associate Professor of Nordic Studies and Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies Director, facilitates a monthly bokprat, discussing Scandinavian authors and Scandinavian life. Join us in September...
Special Activities during Luther College Family Weekend 2022
Vesterheim Museum invites everyone to help us welcome Luther families! Come and see Vesterheim's collection that began at Luther in 1877. Admission is always free for Luther students, faculty, and...