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
…from Chanhassen, Minnesota, has been a weaver for over 40 years, with a special interest in Scandinavian textiles. She teaches weaving and rug hooking throughout the Midwest and earned a…
You Helped Us Meet Our Goal in 2021
…in 2022! Check vesterheim.org often for new blog posts, event announcements, and virtual galleries, and follow Vesterheim’s Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube social media to stay up to date on happenings….
Volunteer Thank You Celebration 2024
…generous gift of time makes it possible to share Norwegian culture and heritage through core events like Syttende Mai, Nordic Fest, and Norwegian Christmas. Thanks to volunteers, music rings out…
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…
The Dayton House
…months. Brown’s widow Mary, daughter Ellen, and son Salmon, along with Salmon’s wife Abbie and two children, left their farm homes near Lake Placid, New York, in September 1863 for…
National Exhibition Registration
…the identification label PDF and complete for each entry. If you do not have access to digital registration and payment, please contact Vesterheim. Sorry. This form is no longer available….
Baking Hallongrottor and Chokladbollar with Kristi Bissell
…Bake Chocolate Oat Balls (Chokladbollar). These are two fun, family-friendly sweet treats you will want to make again and again! Recipe for Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies is here. Recipe for Chocolate…