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,…
Rochester Event
[vc_custom_heading text=”Louise and Walter Hanson invite you to their home for an afternoon with the staff from Vesterheim to share how they are creating a NEW Vesterheim experience tailored for…
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…
Objects on Loan
…the creativity and ingenuity of Norwegian immigrants and their descendants in America. Also, objects and historical images related to stories of Norwegians in Wisconsin are included in the center’s core…
Creating Vesterheim’s Open Air Division
…museum’s collection? In this fascinating interview from 2006, Darrell Henning, who was instrumental in bringing together these buildings, details the anecdotes, backstories, and adventures of this history. Darrell retired from…
Groups Sew Support for Community
Groups Sew Support for Community In the last few months, groups and individuals all over the country have used ingenuity and creativity to help their communities by sewing needed supplies…
Nordic Fest 2023
What a wonderful Nordic Fest weekend in Decorah with great music, entertainment, games, food, and fun! We enjoyed seeing so many old and new friends, despite the hot weather. This…
Vesterheim Heritage Park
…Iowa for interpretive signs. The primary contractor for the project is 2nd Nature Landscaping, Bloomington, Minnesota, and other contractors include Skyline Construction, Inc., Wicks Construction, Perry Novak Electric, and Stevenson…
Old-Time Dance in the Upper Midwest
Old-Time Dance in the Upper Midwest – Article from Vesterheim, Vol. 7, No. 2, 2009 Norwegian-American old-time music has witnessed dramatic changes since immigrant families would invite their neighbors into…
2019 Textile Study Tour to Denmark and Norway
…patterns and she knits incredible wearable works inspired by fashion as seen in historic paintings. At the National Museum, Dr. Ulla Mannering talked with us about some of the textiles…