…a small wheat farm at the time. They later settled in Stratford, Iowa, a small Swedish community. “We were the only people of Norwegian descent in the community. My father…
An Artist’s Journey: Carl Homstad, 50 Years
…his murals are on walls in more than thirty communities. He has also supervised more than one hundred murals in public schools. Carl said: The retrospective exhibition covered 50 years…
Open House with Sylvsmidja
Vesterheim was thrilled to host an open house for silver experts from the company Sylvsmidja, Voss, Norway. So many guests stopped by to find out more about Norwegian bunad silver…
Welcoming Photographer Erika Skogg
…She began reaching out to Scandinavian-American communities and making life-long connections as she documented their traditions. One of the families in her photographs is the Spencer-Bergs, Norwegian-Americans who live in…
Vesterheim Wins AED & CPR Training
Pictured from left to right: Nicole Lemke, Sales Operations Coordinator, Business and Community Solutions; Marcia McKelvey, Director of Administration (Vesterheim); Kristi Flack, Director of Operations, Business and Community Solutions; Chivonne…
Luther Students Visit Vesterheim Commons
…Commons is open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. All are welcome to come and explore this new addition to the museum. Contact Chivonne Marlow, cmarlow@vesterheim.org, if you are interested in…
A Family Commitment to Vesterheim
…Benji served on the Nordic Fest board. It has been a family commitment, but also a joy to serve their community. BJ and members of his extended family decided to…
Vesterheim Welcomes New Trustees – 2021
…Dutch Kastenbaum Outstanding Gerontologist Award by the Minnesota Gerontological Society. Brian Larson is an architect with 30-plus years of experience with commercial office buildings, park and recreational projects, and single-…
Bokprat: Lars Mytting’s “Bell in the Lake”
…narrative about the intersection of religion, superstition, and duty, this novel offers a unique perspective about Scandinavian life. Vesterheim’s free bokprat sessions are generally held once a month and are…