…to manufacture the Elwicks’ flail-type spreader. In England, the Howard Rotavator Company manufactured the spreader. The spreader was named the best new farm implement at the 1963 Royal Farm Show….
Protecting the Collection through Roof Replacement
…Norwegian painter Ole P. Balling, best known in the United States for a portrait of the abolitionist John Brown and a monumental scene of Civil War General Grant and his…
Planned Giving: Making a Difference
…want to make sure Vesterheim’s mission is carried on, and one of the best ways to do that is to make a substantial gift. One of our only opportunities to…
2019 Textile Study Tour to Denmark and Norway
…“monster” weaving that goes up the walls and across the ceiling at the museum on the island of Osterøy? We’ve seen it—and met the weaver responsible! But the very best…
Vesterheim Plans New Forging Studio for Folk Art School
…Mortenson, and Gene Tokheim. Over the years, Vesterheim Folk Art School staff has gone on research trips to other forges and considered several options for how to best offer metalworking…
Bruce Bollerud and the Norwegian-American Polkabilly Sound
…to the hybrid old-time regional sound best described as polkabilly. James reported that Bruce passed away in 2020 after the writing of this article and he is greatly missed in…
New Nordic Cuisine Exhibit Closing Event
…and Linda Brandt. The exhibit is on loan from the Museum of Danish America. Watch a recording of the New Nordic Cuisine online opening event on Vesterheim’s YouTube channel here….
Vesterheim Home
…shop online here. Give on May 17 and DOUBLE your impact with a matching gift by Jeff and Marilyn Roverud! Find out more and donate! Free admission all day with…
Corporate and Organization Partnerships
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Collections & Research
…Norway, plus many born in Sweden and Denmark. It also includes info on men from other U.S. wars. Read More Vesterheim shares an online catalog of its archival holdings with…