…Valdres Lodge #1-503, Decorah Pewter ($10,000 – $29,999) Giants in the Earth Heritage Center David and Candace Arp Dennis and Doris Barnaal Greg and Karen Bruening Deco Products Company Joyce…
Luther College Students Host Open House at Vesterheim
Luther College students wowed visitors with their woodcarving during their open house at Vesterheim at the end of January. The students recently complete the Scandinavian Fine Handcraft January Term course…
The 99th Battalion
…the few to go to Norway in 1945. The Battalion undertook many challenges during their time in the war, and also lost many. They did, however, come out with a…
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
…experience working with young people. Find complete info, dates, cost, and registration options here! Barnetimen (Children’s Hour) continues at Vesterheim! Vesterheim welcomes preschoolers and their caregivers to Barnetimen. Connect with…
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…