Andrea Gjestvang: Life in the Lens
An excerpt from Vesterheim, Vol. 15, No. 1, 2017 Andrea Gjestvang found a way, at age 17, to portray her…
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A Reminder To Remember Pede by June Nyberg
June Nyberg shares the folklore of the Norwegian nisser, though the story of Pede. June has kept alive Scandinavian folklore…
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Frozen II Display at Vesterheim
Did you know that Disney borrowed a truck load of things from Vesterheim for an exhibit, Norsk Kultur, Inspiration for…
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Norwegian Christmas Celebration 2019
Wow-what a day! We had a great Norwegian Christmas Celebration on Dec. 7, packed full of families and fun! Thank…
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Thank You for #GivingTuesday 2019!
We are excited to let you know that the total amount raised during #GivingTuesday on December 3, 2019, was $7,934!…
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Favorite Things on #GivingTuesday 2019
Vesterheim is once again participating in #GivingTuesday! Our theme for this year’s #GivingTuesday is “My Favorite Thing about Vesterheim.” Friends,…
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The 99th Battalion
An excerpt from Vesterheim, Vol. 5, No. 2, 2007 The 99th Battalion, a group initially formed to help liberate Norway…
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Kroneklubben Awarded at Decorah Event
In 2000, Vesterheim launched its Kroneklubben or “Crown Club,” recognizing its most generous and devoted donors. This special recognition acknowledges…
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Friluftsliv: Be Restored in the Outdoors
Many studies have shown that people gain numerous health benefits from regularly spending time outdoors. Nature and spending time in…
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Vesterheim Folk Art School 2020 Classes
2020 Class Calendar (PDF) Registration for 2020 classes opens on December 9, 2019! For over 50 years, Vesterheim has nurtured…
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