The history of Norwegian-American dance music in the Upper Midwest of the U.S.
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The Hardanger Fiddle
The history of the Hardanger fiddle, an emblem of Norwegian identity in the U.S.
The Extraordinary Aprons of Evelina Grimes
Learn the story of these aprons in Vesterheim’s collections.
Welcome, I Am Agnes Rykken
Interview with Agnes Rykken (1901-1991), Vesterheim Museum’s first Gold Medalist in rosemaling.
A Legacy of Women in Norwegian Music History
The achievements of three Norwegian women composers.
Nils Ellingsgard on Rosemaling in America
Learn more about the influences of Norwegian rosemaler Nils Ellingsgard.
Weaving Bewitchment
A fascinating look at Norwegian folklore through the tapestry designs of Norwegian Gerhard Munthe.
Det Sitter i Veggene
Darlene Fossum-Martin expands on Norwegian culinary traditions to include traditions from other cultures.
To Lefse, Lutefisk, and Love
Kirsten Roverud Heine shares the food traditions and stories that have brought her family together for generations.
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