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Scandinavian
Heritage Park
Minot, N.D.
The Scandinavian Heritage Park in
Minot includes a full-size replica of
the Gol Stave Church, Leif Erickson
statue and a Nordic flag display. Honor
your family's legacy by memorializing
a brick on the Heritage Path, which
connects the park and the museum.
The Nordic Pavilion at the park may be
reserved for special events or group
picnics by contacting the Scandinavian
Heritage Association.
701-852-9161, scandinavianheritage.org
See more landmarks
in North America
on the Sons of Norway
blog on May 1 at
sonsofnorway.com/blog.
Nordic
Heritage
Museum
Seattle, Wash.
This museum celebrates the
contributions that Nordic
immigrants made to the fabric
of the United States. Visitors will
learn about the lives of these
immigrants through furniture
collections, household objects
and textiles. An important facet of
the museum is the Gordon Ekvall
Tracie Music Library, dedicated
to preserving Nordic dance
and music. This fall, the Nordic
Knitting Conference will take place
from Oct. 8-10, 2016, featuring
Norway's superstar knitters
Arne & Carlos.
206-789-5707, nordicmuseum.org
Vesterheim
NorwegianAmerican
Museum
Decorah,
Iowa
With more than 30,000 artifacts, a
library, archives and 12 buildings,
Vesterheim Museum is a mustsee
on any museum buff's travel
list. Housing the most extensive
Norwegian-American collection
in the world, the museum offers
visitors the opportunity to peruse
priceless folk art and explore
historical buildings, or participate
in hands-on classes.
563-382-9681, vesterheim.org
Traveler Tip
From Aug. 12 to Dec. 31, 2016,
check out the " Skål! Scandinavian
Spirits " exhibition celebrating
the role that spirits play in
Scandinavian culture.
Did You Know?
The museum will host Viking
Days, a family-friendly festival
celebrating Nordic culture
with music, food and Viking
encampment from Aug. 20-21.
Norwegian Laft Hus
Society and Museum
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Located in downtown Red Deer, the museum opened
to the public in 1987 and celebrates Norwegian
heritage. The log and sod house contains items
related to Norwegian-Canadian culture and is
recognized as unique to western Canada. Costumed
guides offer tours of the house. One room is a replica
of a 17th century farmhouse, known as a " stue. "
Many craft classes are offered, such as Hardanger
embroidery, wood carving and rosemaling.
403-347-2055, norwegianlafthussociety.ca
Traveler Tip
" Laughter at the Laft Hus, " is a Nordic culture
program for children that occurs every other
Thursday in July and August.
sonsofnorway.com VIKING MAY 2016 21
BENJAMIN JOHNSEN BLESSUM, " FARM SCENE FROM VALLE IN SETESDAL, " VESTERHEIM COLLECTION 1979.071.005
PHOTOS COURTESY OF SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
PHOTO BY (TOP) JASON BROOKS, PHOTO (BOTTOM) COURTESY OF NORDIC HERITAGE MUSEUM
PHOTOS COURTESY OF JULIE MACRAE / NORWEGIAN LAFT HUS SOCIETY
http://www.scandinavianheritage.org
http://www.sonsofnorway.com/blog
http://www.nordicmuseum.org
http://www.vesterheim.org
http://www.norwegianlafthussociety.ca
http://www.sonsofnorway.com
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