…hosted by organizations with a quick search. Look them up to enjoy an at-home dance party of your own! As we wait for a time when it is safe to…
Norwegian Christmas Traditions
…spirits away, people dressed in furry robes and carried carved wooden goat heads on sticks through the area. They would make noise and ask for refreshments at the farms they…
Awards for “Socially Distanced, Creatively Connected”
…Minnesota. When that was canceled, they decided to build something close to their homes (St. Paul, Minnesota) where they could be outside, working separately but together, and sharing their knowledge…
What Is Skinnfell?
…of men, many of whom were specialists and traveled from farm to farm. The skinnfell maker carefully cut the skins so that he used the material economically. He might use…
New Vesterheim Folk Art School Staff
…traditions. I have taught knitting classes online for both Vesterheim and other organizations and am excited to continue my journey in preserving these crafts for future generations. Originally from Illinois,…
Luther Students Visit Vesterheim Commons
…got its start in 1877 when Norwegian Americans began collecting and preserving objects at Luther. While Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum is now an independent organization, a close relationship between the museum…
Vesterheim Rental Spaces
Vesterheim offers rental spaces to individuals, groups, and organizations for tours, functions, meetings, and events. Read below for basic information. For more information or to sign a rental agreement and…
Vesterheim Remembers Dr. Nordby
Eugene J. Nordby, M.D., distinguished orthopedic surgeon and prominent leader of the Norwegian-American community, died on January 18, 2024, at his home in Madison, Wisconsin. He was 105 years old….
A Family Commitment to Vesterheim
…call the Decorah area their new “western home.” BJ’s great-great grandfather Halvor Baardson and his son Hans Halvorson helped build the Rovang Parochial School that is now part of Vesterheim’s…