Interest in Making These Beautiful Boxes Isn’t Shrinking
A class in making decorated green-wood shrink boxes, led by Jögge Sundqvist, an internationally known craftsman from Sweden, is just winding…
Raising A Glass to Immigration
Vesterheim members and friends gathered at Pulpit Rock Brewing Co. on Friday February 23 to celebrate the museum’s exhibition Rocks…
Volunteer Appreciation 2018
Thank you to our many volunteers, who add so much to the visitor experience. Records show that 343 volunteers served…
NRK Article Features Vesterheim Artifacts from Immigrants
Norwegians immigrated to the United States because of the harsh agricultural conditions in their country, the potato famine, and economic…
National Geographic Explores Scandinavian Culture
Early this year Erika Skogg and Federico Pardo from National Geographic Explorer visited Decorah to investigate possibilities for a photography…
Luther College Students Host Open House at Vesterheim
Luther College students wowed visitors with their woodcarving during their open house at Vesterheim at the end of January. The…
Koselig Singing
Decorah songleader Liz Rog gathered some music lovers to share songs in the Koselig exhibit on February’s Free First Thursday.…
Keeper of Stories
Kirsten Heine “Vesterheim is a keeper of stories, like an attic of memories for everyone. Without special places like Vesterheim,…
Leaving a Lasting Legacy
Russell and Tina KeuneValhalla SocietyCompass Club Russell Vesterhiem Board member starting in 2000 Board Chair from 2004 to 2006 Russell…
Things to do in Decorah and Winneshiek County
Decorah is a great place to visit. It’s a warm and vibrant town that makes a perfect getaway from the…