…group visits, volunteer activities, and facility rentals. Chivonne returns to Vesterheim from Luther College, where she spent 12 years as an advisor in the TRIO Achievement Program. She also organized…
Why Muriel Gives
…support the work there. I think Vesterheim is extremely important—not only to Iowa, not only for Norwegians, but as a national organization. It’s probably a world-class museum in ethnic studies….
Vesterheim Wins AED & CPR Training
…said Arensdorf. The College invited all northeast Iowa community organizations to enter the contest by writing an essay that explains why their organization needs an AED and the CPR training….
Rolf Svanoe New Tours to Norway Coordinator
…all over the U.S. In 1969, Ansgar was awarded the St. Olav’s medal by King Olav of Norway. Rolf’s mother, Melva, has roots in Valdres, Numedal, and Hallingdal. As you…
Instructors
…Granlund, Melba Green, Ruth Groven, K.J. Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 … 11 Next Onsite Programs: folkartschool@vesterheim.org, 563-381-9681 Online Programs: Andrew Ellingsen, Online Program Coordinator, 563-382-9681, aellingsen@vesterheim.org…
Instructors WF
Vesterheim’s classes are taught by master instructors from all over America and Scandinavia. These skilled teachers work with students to create a community of learning through hands-on example. Filters Eger,…
Skjaldborg Vikings Raid Nordic Fest
…the fest. Viking State Bank & Trust has consistently and enthusiastically shared their generous support for Vesterheim’s mission. Be sure to stop by the Viking encampment each year you visit…
Party Line
Article from Vesterheim, Vol. 7, No.2, 2009 – That Old Norwegian Song and Dance. Enjoy a story by Beth Hoven Rotto of how people shared music over the telephone party…
Corporate Member Spotlight: Voltmer, Inc.
…for the organization, “Vesterheim is just a rock of the community. You have to support those entities. It’s really a corporate responsibility. You have to target what you want to…
2019 Heritage Tour to Norway: Exploring a Thousand Years of History
…of course. The first day out, our amazing Norwegian guide Knut Werner-Hagen took us to Tønsberg to be the crew on board a replica of the Viking Ship, SAGA Osaberg….