…It is accessible on the internet and free to everyone. Each week, Viking.TV features live programs from a variety of experts, cultural partners, and notable individuals. On “Museum Mondays,” viewers…
Interview with Kristi Bissell
…of having barley in a salad before! I’ve had it in soup and in a bread, but never in salad.” JT: So barley and rye are traditional grains from Scandinavia,…
National Norwegian-American Folk Art Exhibit 2018 Winners
…Sunhild Muldbakken Sioux Falls, SD Acanthus-Carved Cabinet Charles Banks Litchfield, MN “Ode to Axel” Carved Figures White Ribbon: Mike Lusk Coon Valley, WI Picnic Tine Honorable Mentions: Jeff Ward Dover,…
A Facelift for Vesterheim Virtual Galleries
…collection. The new photos will be added this year to Vesterheim’s Virtual Galleries, which feature a selection of 117 artworks from the collection. Even more artworks will be added in…
Ale Bowls and Festive Events in Traditional Norway
Article from Vesterheim, Vol. 6, No. 1, 2008 Author Carol Hasvold, previous Vesterheim Registrar, explains Norwegian ale drinking history with detailed information about holiday and festival traditions and brewing. The…
Welcoming Photographer Erika Skogg
…fell in love with a man who had no Norwegian in him whatsoever. In fact, he really didn’t identify with any particular cultural heritage and had no family traditions to…
Ambassador Krutnes
…Norway’s Ambassador for Arctic and Antarctic Affairs. Ambassador Krutnes has had postings in several European countries, including ambassadorships of the Netherlands and Luxembourg. She was recently a member of the…
Member Spotlight: Jim and Kathleen Almelien
…and Kathleen have signed on for close to 100 programs between the two of them. If Vesterheim had an award for “Best Attendance,” the Almeliens would probably be given this…
National Norwegian-American Folk Art Exhibit 2019 Winners
…Thorson Edina, MN Telemark Cabinet Honorable Mentions Julie Anderson Burnsville, MN Hallingdal Tray Kristine Barton Afton, MN Hallingdal Bunad Inspired Tine Susanna Baker Port Ludlow , WA Vest Agder Domed…
Aase Haugen Gift
…Their current continuum of care includes long term care, assisted living, respite care, a dementia unit, and Vennehjem/Nabotunet, an independent living options. With 7,600 square feet spread across three levels…