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. Join us in September as we discuss the brand-new novel The Weaver and the Witch Queen by Genevieve Gornichec. This spellbinding historical fiction novel combines Viking Age history and myth,...
The Lofoten Islands are a surreal seascape of soaring, snow-speckled peaks rising steeply from deep fjords, white sand beaches, and aquamarine bays. Amidst this natural splendor are historic fishing villages, small cities, and picturesque farms – all bathed in 24-hour daylight during summer months and forever changing in the moody weather of the islands’ arctic...
Save the date for an opening celebration of this new addition to Vesterheim! Everyone is invited to the Ribbon Cutting and Ceremony at 1:30 p.m. on Water Street. Entertainment, demonstrators, and refreshments will follow from 2:00-4:00 p.m. including the Nordic Dancers and Luren Singers. The museum will be open with free admission from 9:00 a.m.-5:00...
Save the dates for Vesterheim's 2023 Benefit Auction! Items will be available to view in September here. Each year this auction is full of one-of-a-kind folk-art by artists working in the Norwegian tradition. Many of the pieces in the Benefit Auction are donated by Vesterheim Gold Medalists and exhibition ribbon winners from Vesterheim’s annual judged competition,...
Award-winning Danish duo Gangspil is performing beloved traditional music on accordion/harmonica, fiddle, and vocals. Popular Danish fiddler Kristian Bugge and accordionist Sonnich Lydom will take us on a journey through traditions of Danish folk music. These lively musicians perform old dance tunes and songs from every corner of their Scandinavian home country. From rural islands...
Kick off the holiday season with the annual Norwegian Christmas celebration at Vesterheim! Activities in Heritage Park and Bethania Church are free, and admission to the museum's Main Building is free for youth under age 18. Enjoy traditional festive family activities! Past events have included: • A juletrefest (Norwegian Christmas tree party of singing around...