…Assistant Ext. 124, lthomas@vesterheim.org Laurann Gilbertson, Chief Curator Ext. 214, lgilbertson@vesterheim.org Julie Hale, Collection Assistant Ext. 219, jhale@vesterheim.org Lauryn Johnson, Collection Assistant Ext. 221, ljohnson@vesterheim.org Jennifer Kovarik, Collection Manager Ext….
Vesterheim and the Norwegian-American Folk Music Project
An article from Vesterheim, Vol. 7, N0. 2, 2009 – Vesterheim and the Norwegian-American Folk Music Project Since 2007 Anna Rue’s work in Madison, Wisconsin, has included the Norwegian-American Folk…
NRK Article Features Vesterheim Artifacts from Immigrants
…now online here at NRK as an article. The artifacts that Anna Linnell and Harley Refsal show and talk about are in Vesterheim’s collection. Marvin Slind provided an English translation…
Exhibition Winners 2022
…Tine (Blue) Jeaneen Staples Star Prairie, WI Telemark-Style Ambar Sally Stromseth Decorah, IA American-Rogaland-Style Kransekake Box Honorable Mentions Kristine Myhre Barton Afton, MN Telemark-Style “Andrew’s Trunk” Kristen Birkeland Salt Lake…
Welcoming Photographer Erika Skogg
…with people who are doing, people who are breathing life into these traditions. They are dancing, cooking, singing, carving, and yes, twirling in a mother’s wedding bunad. They remind us…
Old-Time Dance in the Upper Midwest
…In this article, Anna Rue, Associate Director of the Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures, gives a history of Norwegian-American dance music in the Upper Midwest of the…
Frozen II Display at Vesterheim
…of the traditions, motifs, and designs that helped create the richly imagined Norway of Elsa and Anna. It’s an honor that Disney recognized Vesterheim as the place to go for…
Koselig at Toppling Goliath
…live music by Erik Sessions and The Wildwoods; woodcarving demonstration by Rebecca Hanna; and more. We enjoyed the day and hope you did too! Thank you to TG for inviting…
New Nordic Cuisine Exhibit Closing Event
…an on-site reception and gallery talk with Tova Brandt, Executive Director and Albert Ravenholt Curator of Danish-American Culture at the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn, Iowa, and, curator…
Vesterheim Begins Work on Heritage Park
…and sediment runoff, and demonstrate sustainable stormwater management. Large, open glades will provide space for leisure and gathering as well as for outdoor dining, arts education, performances and exhibitions. The…