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Democracy Center

Norway House 913 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Norway House's newspaper, The Norwegian American, has created a new gallery exhibit in the Joan and Walter Mondale Galleri at Norway House. The exhibit's inspiration stems from Editor-in-Chief Lori Ann Reinhall’s impressions from a recent visit to Norway’s Constitution Museum at Eidsvoll. Together, adults and children learn about the history of the 1814 Norwegian Constitution, … Continue reading "Democracy Center"

Free

Pacific Lutheran Scandinavian Cultural Center Spring Luncheon

Pacific Lutheran Scandinavian Cultural Center Anderson University Center, Room #100, Tacoma, WA, United States

The PLU Scandinavian Cultural Center celebrates 35 years! Please join us for this special occasion at our Spring Luncheon on May 11th. A buffet will be offered including salmon fillet. Vegetarian entrees and any dietary restrictions can be requested on the registration form. Tickets can be purchased for $40 each. Our guest speaker will be … Continue reading "Pacific Lutheran Scandinavian Cultural Center Spring Luncheon"

$40

Syttende Mai Minnesota Banquet

Norway House 913 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Each year on Norway’s constitution day, Minnesota gathers at Norway House to celebrate with great food, speakers, and plenty of singing and flag-waving. This year, the keynote speaker will be Lori Ann Reinhall, editor-in-chief of The Norwegian American. She will speak about the plans for the commemoration of the emigration bicentennial in North America. Check back … Continue reading "Syttende Mai Minnesota Banquet"

17 May in Washington DC

Happy Hour and private screening of «Songs of Earth». https://www.eventbrite.com/e/17-mai-2024-happy-hour-og-privat-visning-av-filmen-songs-of-earth-tickets-888258935387?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

Syttende Mai in Spring Grove MN – first Norwegian Settlement in MN

Spring Grove, MN Highway 44, Spring Grove, United States

FRIDAY MAY 17th ALL DAY - City Wide Garage Sales ALL DAY - Norwegian Ridge Birding & Nature Trail 11AM - 2PM - Merchants Bank Community Appreciation Lunch 10AM - 5PM -Honestly, Integrity, Humility: Olaf Kjome Exhibit- Giants of the Earth Heritage Center 11AM - 10PM - Legion Brat Stand 12PM - 5PM - PIECE … Continue reading "Syttende Mai in Spring Grove MN – first Norwegian Settlement in MN"

“Taste of Norway” at Giants of the Earth Heritage Center in Spring Grove, MN

Giants of the Earth Heritage Center PO Box 223, Spring Grove, MN, United States

May 18th—celebrating Syttende Mai in Spring Grove includes a dining experience of specialties from across the Atlantic. Many of these traditions came to the U.S .in the immigrant community and live on today for your tasting experience. There are 3 seating times and you must buy tickets in advance for one of the time slots. … Continue reading "“Taste of Norway” at Giants of the Earth Heritage Center in Spring Grove, MN"

$25.00

Tuesday Open House: Syttende Mai & Eidsvoll

Mindekirken 924 E. 21st St., Minnepolis, MN, United States

Lori Ann Reinhall, editor-in-chief of The Norwegian American, was inspired when she visited Eidsvoll, Norway, in 2022. At Eidsvoll, both adults and children can learn about the history of the Norwegian Constitution signed there on May 17, 1814. Lori Ann learned so much there and was so impressed by all that she experienced that she … Continue reading "Tuesday Open House: Syttende Mai & Eidsvoll"

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Gallery Tour: “Nordic Utopia? African Americans in the 20th Century”

National Nordic Museum 2655 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA, United States

Hear the story of Nordic Utopia? African Americans in the 20th Century from Leslie Anne Anderson, Chief Curator at the National Nordic Museum and one of the exhibition co-curators. This is a unique opportunity to join a small group for a deep dive into the exhibition's narrative, illuminating the untold stories of performing artists who … Continue reading "Gallery Tour: “Nordic Utopia? African Americans in the 20th Century”"

Free – $10

Tuesday Open House Summer Seminar

Mindekirken 924 E. 21st St., Minnepolis, MN, United States

This year we are in preparation for the bicentennial for the 200th anniversary of the first organized group from Norway to North America. Some may not know that the Norwegians were great colonizers and have traveled many places in the world long before 1825 and the ship Restauration. This seminar will explore the arrivals beginning … Continue reading "Tuesday Open House Summer Seminar"

$25

Event Series The Annual Flere Lag Stevne

The Annual Flere Lag Stevne

Willmar Conference Center U.S. 12, Willmar, MN, United States

The theme of this year's Norwegian heritage gathering is “A Skillet in One Hand, a Hoe in the Other: Norwegian Women Settlers.” The three-day event is sponsored by groups whose ancestors immigrated from the old regions of Solør, Romerike (Akershus), Hedmark, Gudbrandsdal, and Trøndelag in Norway. The public is invited to the Scandinavian Vendor Fair … Continue reading "The Annual Flere Lag Stevne"

Event Series The Annual Flere Lag Stevne

The Annual Flere Lag Stevne

Willmar Conference Center U.S. 12, Willmar, MN, United States

The theme of this year's Norwegian heritage gathering is “A Skillet in One Hand, a Hoe in the Other: Norwegian Women Settlers.” The three-day event is sponsored by groups whose ancestors immigrated from the old regions of Solør, Romerike (Akershus), Hedmark, Gudbrandsdal, and Trøndelag in Norway. The public is invited to the Scandinavian Vendor Fair … Continue reading "The Annual Flere Lag Stevne"

District One Sons of Norway Convention—New Land, New Life: 1825-2025

Holiday Inn and Suites, Lake Elmo, Minnesota Hudson Boulevard, Lake Elmo, MN, United States

2024 District 1 Sons of Norway Convention August 19 – 21, 2024 Holiday Inn and Suites, Lake Elmo, MN Theme: New Land, New Life: 1825-2025, Creating Pathways to the Future The 2024 convention is being hosted by the District 1 Board officers, and our theme is “New Land, New Life: 1825-2025, Creating Pathways to the … Continue reading "District One Sons of Norway Convention—New Land, New Life: 1825-2025"

$390

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