Bokprat: A Discussion of The Bell in the Lake with author Lars Mytting. In this recording of an online bokprat (book club) discussion, Dr. Maren Johnson, Luther College’s Associate Professor…
Folk Art Apprentice Program
…Three free folk art classes (which may have a value upwards of $800) during the 2023-2024 season so you can witness different teaching styles (including through the digital learning online…
Takk Skal Du Ha, Brenda and David Carlson!
…through the many online classes, concerts, exhibits, lectures, and youth programs. We invite YOU to visit Vesterheim in person or online from the comfort of your home. Join us!” There…
The Value of “Velkommen” at Vesterheim
…ease of our online class registration or shopping from a distance at our online Museum Store. You may be interested to learn we have added a new category, Metalworking, to…
Ale Bowls and Festive Events in Traditional Norway
…for a grant from The Edwin E. and Janet L. Bryant Foundation for a project in photographing folk-art objects in Vesterheim’s collection, and to Decorah photographer Chip Peterson for taking…
Uncle Emil, the Inventor
…Norwegian-American farm boy, Emil Hanson worked throughout his long life to perfect, patent, and commercialize a number of original inventions. He conveyed that knowledge and enthusiasm to everyone around him,…
Vesterheim Hosts DALAKOPA Band
…fantastic and the downtown Decorah location by Impact Coffee was perfect. Thank you to the Scandinavian-American Foundation and Folklore Village for sponsoring this tour! We hope they come back soon!…
Estate Giving
…to make a year-end gift to Vesterheim? A charitable gift rollover from your Individual retirement account (IRA) may be your best option. The IRA Charitable Rollover Act permits people age…
Interview with Kristi Bissell
…to cook with Nordic ingredients and do want to cook with fresh ingredients in their region? KB: I think the best thing to do is start with some of the…
Vesterheim Family Activities
…one. Check out one of the best ones in Vesterheim’s collection here. Download the PDF here. Norwegians have beautiful traditional patterns that they used in weaving their coverlets or blankets….