…Their current continuum of care includes long term care, assisted living, respite care, a dementia unit, and Vennehjem/Nabotunet, an independent living options. With 7,600 square feet spread across three levels…
Fiber Tools with Donna Kallner
Collections Connection: Fiber Tools with Donna Kallner In this recording, join Wisconsin fiber-arts-tool geek Donna Kallner in a conversation about some of Vesterheim’s collection tools for nålbinding, knitting, and netting,…
“Tattoos, Medievalism, and White Supremacy”: Lindsey Row-Heyveld lectures at Luther College
…This is not the case at all and, in fact, it was actually an incredibly diverse region of the world, as seen through historical evidence and archaeological evidence. This raises…
Vesterheim’s Commitment to Address Racism
…start. There will, undoubtedly, be mistakes in the effort, but Vesterheim will learn as it goes. In a world that is influenced by the news cycle, an issue that was…
Innovator & Inventor Profile: Keith Elwick
Over his lifetime, 103-year-old Keith Elwick of Vinton, Iowa, has received many civic and industry awards. Most notable was the first-ever Gold Silo Award for Heroes in American Agriculture. This…
Folk Art Apprentice Program
…time studying the collection and library, opportunities to learn new folk art skills alongside expert teachers, and connections to chart your path for the rest of the apprenticeship ahead. •…
Planned Giving: Making a Difference
…was carefully crafted over the course of many hours and then donated for the auction by longtime Vesterheim member Jeff Roverud of Decorah. Margaret Ann’s reaction to finally seeing the…
Caring for the Collection
…of objects to and from the collection. Jennifer feels the best part of her job is sharing the objects, books, and archival materials and connecting people to the collection. The…
From My Carving Bench to Yours . . . Rebecca Hanna
…ask yourself (after the whole emotional shock of the pandemic in our country and world), “What will I do with myself if we are self-isolating or go into ‘lock down’…
Friluftsliv
…Free Events Instructors Many studies have shown that people gain numerous health benefits from regularly spending time outdoors. This embrace of the “open-air” world is such an important part of…