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 where they settled. This is an open meeting. Visitors wishing to attend may contact Erik Sirnes for a Zoom...
[vc_custom_heading text="Tuesday, November 2, 2021 | Social time starts at 6:30 p.m. with the program at 7:00 p.m." use_theme_fonts="yes" el_class="medium-heading bold"] Vesterheim's Chief Curator Laurann Gilbertson is presenting The History of Norwegian Sweaters to the Daughters of Norway – Eva Nansen Lodge #46 in Des Moines. Learn about the history of different types and styles of Norwegian...
Vesterheim is excited to pair the Innovators & Inventors exhibit with a free lecture series that will bring together some of the most creative and inspiring Norwegian-American leaders, thinkers, and artists working today. Jamie Holmes is the author of 12 Seconds of Silence: How a Team of Inventors, Tinkerers, and Spies Took Down a Nazi...
Vesterheim is excited to pair the Innovators & Inventors exhibit with a free lecture series that will bring together some of the most creative and inspiring Norwegian-American leaders, thinkers, and artists working today. Brothers Merle A. and Richard L. Tuve made significant contributions to the fields of physics and chemistry. These innovations were of critical importance during...
Decorah’s Foot-Notes with support from Vesterheim invite everyone to a YouTube Watch Party of the recorded concert Foot-Notes & Friends Play the Music of Johan Arndt Mostad – Lost Tunes from a Norwegian Immigrant’s Notebooks. To tune in, visit Vesterheim’s YouTube channel here on November 30 at noon. A Watch Party is a way for people to view...
Ring in the season with Vesterheim at a Norwegian Christmas Celebration on December 2, from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. This lively day of events includes Scandinavian holiday traditions, crafts, music, a movie, treats, and more. Free admission for kids! Highlights this year: • This event is a great opportunity to see Vesterheim’s special exhibitions, including Spoons: Carving....
Vesterheim is pairing the Innovators & Inventors exhibit with a free lecture series that will bring together some of the most creative and inspiring Norwegian-American leaders, thinkers, and artists working today. We're excited to welcome Rick Steves to join us in conversation! Rick Steves is a popular public television host and a best-selling guidebook author. He...
For centuries, Norwegians have treasured the beauty of silver. Silver showed the prosperity of a family, and, according to folk belief, could cure sickness in humans and livestock, improve crops, and protect against storms and evil spirits. Brooches were more than simple shirt fasteners. This program (with slides) describes different styles of silver brooches, jewelry,...
