Cake Breaks
Some researchers suggest that empathy is the key to high levels of happiness in the Scandinavian countries. Every Wednesday, 3:30-4:00 p.m., from December 6 through April 18, Vesterheim invites the...
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Sprang—What Is It? Presentation by Carol James
Vesterheim 502 W. Water St., Decorah, IA, United StatesFind out all about sprang, an ancient textile method that dates as far back as the Bronze Age! Fiber artist Carol James will give the presentation Sprang—What Is It? in...
Guided Tour Season Begins—Open Air Division
The 12 historic buildings in Vesterheim’s Open Air Division can be viewed by guided tour from May 1 through Oct. 31. The tours are scheduled at 1:30 p.m. daily and...
Free First Thursday
Visit Vesterheim! Enjoy free admission all day.
Apple Grafting Workshop
Join Dan Bussey, one of America's premier apple experts, for a special Norwegian apple-grafting workshop! We were inspired to offer this workshop by Knud Knudsen's incredible black and white photos...
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...
Syttende Mai
Are you ready for a parade? Vesterheim welcomes you to a Syttende Mai celebration with a traditional Children’s Parade, a performance by Decorah’s Nordic Dancers, and other activities.
Syttende Mai is the day Norway ratified its constitution in 1814 at Eidsvoll.
Free First Thursday
Visit Vesterheim! Enjoy free admission all day.
Scandinavian Music Jam
The Scandinavian Music Jam continues! Stop by from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in Vesterheim’s Bruening Visitor Center, 502 W. Water Street, to learn a tune, share a tune, jam with...
Scandinavian Music Jam
The Scandinavian Music Jam continues! Stop by from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in Vesterheim’s Bruening Visitor Center, 502 W. Water Street, to learn a tune, share a tune, jam with...