Vesterheim – In Trunks, Hands, and Hearts: What Norwegian Immigrants Brought to the United States.

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Speaker: Jennifer Kovarik, Vesterheim Collection Manager

Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM Pacific / 7:00 PM Mountain / 8:00 PM Central Time

Program Description: Between 1825 and 1980, nearly one million Norwegians left for new lives in America. Consider the reasons for leaving, what they brought, and where they settled. Explore the immigrant experience through stories associated with artifacts in Vesterheim’s collection. The presentation can be customized with artifacts from your state.

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Vesterheim – In Trunks, Hands, and Hearts

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