Pioneer Immersion Program Open House 2019
The museum was packed last evening, while families and friends congratulated their fourth-graders on the projects they made during Vesterheim’s…
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Vesterheim Reception at Norwegian Embassy
Many thanks to Norwegian Ambassador Kåre R. Aas, who invited Vesterheim to hold a formal reception at the Norwegian Embassy…
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Tenth Anniversary of Blue Star Museums
Vesterheim announces it will join museums nationwide in participating in the tenth summer of Blue Star Museums, a program that…
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Vesterheim Welcomes New Trustees – 2019
Vesterheim is pleased to announce three new members to its board of trustees—Liz Ahlgren, Dan Alsaker, and Becky Hegstad. Vesterheim…
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Skål to Pulpit Rock Brewing Company
Vesterheim raises a glass to Pulpit Rock Brewing Company! This winter, Pulpit Rock in Decorah toured Vesterheim Museum looking for…
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Vesterheim Staff & Trustees “Vision” with Snøhetta Team
With the help of renowned international architectural firm Snøhetta, Vesterheim is planning its vibrant, relevant future. The process of developing…
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Barneløpet 2019
For 20 years, Vesterheim and local Sons of Norway Lodges have teamed up to offer Barneløpet, a non-competitive ski or walk…
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National Norwegian-American Folk Art Exhibition 2019
This year’s rules and guidelines for The National Norwegian-American Folk Art Exhibition are available! You can view and print them here. From the viewing…
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Classes in Swedish Folk Arts at Vesterheim?
Wait a minute. Isn’t Vesterheim the National Norwegian-American Museum and Heritage Center? What’s this about classes in Swedish folk art?…
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Vesterheim Welcomes New Folk Art School Team
We are thrilled to introduce our new Folk Art School team leaders, Lea Donhowe Lovelace and Aaron Burmeister! Lea, Vesterheim’s…
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