An article from Vesterheim, Vol. 5, No. 2, 2007 — The 99th Battalion by Ivar Kradlund The 99th Battalion, a group initially formed to help liberate Norway from Nazi occupation,…
Exploring Coastal Sámi Handcraft with Hege Nilsen
…with pewter and mica embroidery and embellishment, and through storytelling. She works with a community of Sámi artists, teaches handcraft classes, and has demonstrated at Høstfest, an annual festival in…
Weaving Collection with Jan Mostrom
…also opportunities for you to stay connected with your folk-art community. Each gathering will highlight a piece or two from the collection as explained, interpreted, and appreciated by a master…
Meet Fiddler Erik Sessions
Fiddler Erik Sessions Stop by Vesterheim Commons or tune in to Vesterheim’s YouTube channel at Noon CT on May 17, during Vesterheim’s Syttende Mai celebration, to hear fiddler Erik Sessions!…
You Helped Us Meet Our Goal in 2021
Tusen takk! Thank you! Thanks to incredible supporters like YOU, Vesterheim’s Year-End Matching Gift Challenge was an astonishing success! The generous gifts we received combined with the matching gifts from…
Volunteer Thank You Celebration 2024
…Vesterheim can bring in tour and school groups of all sizes and provide interesting and educational experiences as they explore the story of Norwegian immigration and compare it to their…
Youth Programs
…help with planning. Barnetimen Themes 2023-24 September 19, 2023 – Animals October 17, 2023 – Northern Lights November 21, 2023 – Embellishment December 19, 2023 – Holidays January 16, 2024…
NRK Article Features Vesterheim Artifacts from Immigrants
Norwegians immigrated to the United States because of the harsh agricultural conditions in their country, the potato famine, and economic and social factors that all combined to make them the…
Member Spotlight: Peter Storvick
…to compete for a fourth time next year. Peter and his wife Katie were married earlier this year, and his Norwegian heritage played an important role in that major life…
The Dayton House
When Vesterheim acquired the oldest surviving commercial building on Water Street in 1984, it needed a name. There had been numerous owners of the building over the years and it…