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
On November 11 and 12, Vesterheim welcomed photographer and National Geographic Explorer Erika Skogg to the museum to talk about the exhibit of her photography project, Scandinavian American: Photography by…
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…
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…
Fiber Tools with Donna Kallner
Collections Connection: Fiber Tools with Donna Kallner In this recording, join Wisconsin fiber-arts-tool geek Donna Kallner in a conversation about some of Vesterheim’s collection tools for nålbinding, knitting, and netting,…
Why Muriel Gives
Vesterheim Member since 1999 Sustaining Member since 2012 Muriel Stone was interviewed by Vesterheim in 2010. My Norwegian heritage comes through my mother and her mother. My grandmother was 100%…
Vesterheim Welcomes New Trustees – 2021
…Minnesota Gerontological Society. Kvenvold has been the recipient of many prestigious awards, including five selections by Minnesota Physician as one of Minnesota’s 100 most influential health care leaders and the…
Kroneklubben Awarded at Decorah Event
In 2000, Vesterheim launched its Kroneklubben or “Crown Club,” recognizing its most generous and devoted donors. This special recognition acknowledges accumulated lifetime giving. Such consistent giving over time is crucial…