…a local relative, John P. Nelson, for the first time. The visit was part of an itinerary that includes Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa, to reinforce cultural and…
O. Jay and Pat Tomson: Dedicated to Helping People
…banking form the pillars of the Tomsons’ philanthropic interests, the number of causes – and the number of people – they have helped and continue to help is extraordinary. O….
Norwegian Christmas Traditions
…of the old ones. Christmas trees and giving presents became popular. Instead of straw, people used evergreen branches for decoration. People started putting candles on Christmas trees instead of having…
Update to Vesterheim COVID-19 Response
…a few safe projects, including the transformation of the Open Air Division into Heritage Park. “We are taking social distancing measures seriously and making extra precautions to stop the spread…
Luren Singers Host Sangerfest on 150th Anniversary
…May 30-June 3 is welcome to take a look. The display will include music group banners, badges and ribbons, Luren caps, historical photos, and more. Vesterheim is the official repository…
Vesterheim From Home
…pandemic caused Vesterheim to halt in-person events and programming. As we developed more robust ways to stay in touch virtually, through online folk-art classes, webinars, and live streaming, we knew…
Artist Tara Austin at Vesterheim
…and reverse painting on glass. Observing these customary processes became a way for me to develop a personal aesthetic based on the necessity of good craftsmanship. Their established authority of…
Vesterheim Welcomes New Trustees – 2019
…of the Arthritis Foundation, the Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce, and Astrup Fearnley Museet U.S. Dan Alsaker, Spokane Valley, Washington, is President of Alsaker Corporation. He has been a part of…
An Artist’s Journey: Carl Homstad, 50 Years
…Virtual Tours and Live Q&As that Carl presented while the exhibit was open. Part 1 Travel Journeys here. Part 2 Career Journeys here. Part 3 Life Journeys here. This…