…Sam is working as a cabinet maker, a sculptor of both wood and stone, and as an instructor of traditional craft at multiple institutions. Carol Bender‘s first exposure to rosemaling…
Favorite Things on #GivingTuesday 2019
…happening at Vesterheim and together we are confident we can do more! Can we count on you to help us? Donate online at vesterheim.org/join-give/ or call 563-382-9681. View #GivingTuesday video…
25 Years of Barneløpet
…Iowa, Heimbygda #376 in Lanesboro, Minnesota, and Valheim #364 in Spring Grove, Minnesota. Darlene Fossum-Martin has been the organizer from the beginning! Barneløpet is open to children of all skill…
Membership
…our partner organizations: American Swedish Historical Museum Philadelphia, PA American Swedish Institute Minneapolis, MN Time Travelers Discount Discounts at 300+ history museums and historic sites nationwide. timetravelers.mohistory.org Benefit Details for…
Rolf Svanoe New Tours to Norway Coordinator
…His family connections, extensive travel, and tour guiding experiences make him a perfect fit for Vesterheim. He’s excited to continue organizing Vesterheim tours into the quality, fun, educational, and special…
Group Tours
…to an additional $1 per person fee. 563-382-9681 info@vesterheim.org Vesterheim offers guided tours of the Museum Building, Heritage Park, or both. The standard tour for each lasts approximately 60-75 minutes….
Challenge and Discovery
…on a long camping trip with your best friends, and not being sure you will come home. It is putting every last iota of your faith into the men and…
Welcoming Photographer Erika Skogg
…culture she could find at home as a new focus. She realized that, while it seemed so familiar to her, the Scandinavian heritage of her childhood was fascinating to explore….
Folk Art Apprentices and Artists in Residence 2023-24
…grew up with a love of all things Norwegian. She was particularly inspired by the courage and resilience of her great-grandmothers who left home and family behind forever. Bringing little…