Do you want to deepen connections in the Decorah community and make new friends? Do you want to further something you’re passionate about while learning something new? Do you love history and art? Vesterheim is seeking volunteers, and we’d love to meet you! There are so many ways to be involved. These trainings give anyone...

To close out the Vesterheim exhibit, Herbjørn Gausta, 1854-1924, join Vesterheim on a fascinating historical day trip to explore Gausta’s life and art in the actual places he lived, studied, and worked! On April 25, the tour begins with a behind-the-scenes look at Gausta’s art in Vesterheim’s collection. Then we head to the Washington Prairie...

[vc_custom_heading text="Location: Vesterheim Commons Free, no reservations required" font_container="tag:h3|text_align:left" use_theme_fonts="yes" el_class="small-heading teal"]Join us in Decorah to welcome these exciting bands to Vesterheim Commons! You won't want to miss this concert. Northern Resonance and Tall Poppy String Band are kindred spirit string trios at the forefront of their respective fields, deeply informed by Swedish and American...

Join Luther College and Vesterheim to welcome Dr. Steinar Bryn as he speaks about peace negotiations on a global scale. Dr. Bryn is recognized as one of the most experienced dialogue facilitators in Europe. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin and obtained a Ph.D. in American Studies from the University of Minnesota. He has...

Have the whole family come together and learn some Norwegian songs. Singer, Norwegian language instructor, and youth educator, Eddy Galstad will lead the family in learning songs from "way back when," as well as share some songs that the kids might have heard already. This free event will be a learning and sharing opportunity for...

This exhibit showcases 21 original oil paintings by D. Sven Lindauer, which were printed in the first book of a series that he created about ancient Scandinavian history. Sven will give a gallery talk and presentation during this opening reception. Artist, author, and publisher, Sven Lindauer’s professional career spans over 40 years. He was the...

Dr. Maren Johnson, Luther College’s Associate Professor of Nordic Studies and Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies Director, facilitates a regular bokprat, discussing Scandinavian authors and Scandinavian life. The May bokprat features Vilhelm Moberg's novel Unto a Good Land, the second in his Emigrant Novels series. Considered one of Sweden's greatest 20th-century writers, Vilhelm Moberg created the characters Karl Oskar and Kristina Nilsson...