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EXHIBITS
“Time Travelers—Immigrant Trunk/Modern
Suitcase”
Compare
the contents of an immigrant trunk from the Vesterheim Norwegian-American
Museum in Decorah, IA, with the suitcase of today’s traveler.
Hjemkomst Center: Through July 29, Mo-Sa 9am-5pm, Tu 9am-8pm,
Su Noon-5pm
“The Vikings: Master Mariners, Traders,
Colonists & Artisans"
Learn about the traditional life and outstanding contributions
of the Vikings or Norse peoples. Gain insight into their technological
& artistic accomplishments & the deep impact they made
on European history. On loan from the Manitoba Museum in Winnipeg.
Hjemkomst Center: Through September 28, Mo-Sa 9am-5pm, Tu 9am-8pm,
Su Noon-5pm Sponsored by the Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive Center
“A Voyage through Culture”
Journey into Norwegian
culture with this display at the Moorhead Public Library through
the activities of the Sons of Norway’s Kringen Youth Klubb.
Moorhead Public Library: Through June 30
FILM
“Building the Dream: The Moorhead
Stave Church”
Explore Guy Paulson’s quest to create the Hopperstad Stave
Church, a community icon with a unique structure & distinctive
woodcarvings. Hjemkomst Theatre: Fr 10am; Sa 9:30am; Su 10am,
11am Sponsored by Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive Center
“The Hjemkomst of Robert Asp”
View this award-winning documentary of Robert Asp’s vision
to return to the land of his ancestors in a hand-built Viking
ship. Hjemkomst Theatre: Fr 9:30am; Sa 10am; Su 9:30am, 10:30am
Sponsored by Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive Center
“Leif Eriksson: The Man Who Almost
Changed the World”
Discover
more about Viking culture and migration, Erik the Red & Leif
Eriksson’s travels during this documentary. Hjemkomst Theatre:
Fr 4:30pm, Sa 4:30pm, Su 2:30pm Sponsored by Sons of Norway
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HERITAGE
Cooking Demos by Norwill’s Executive
Chef Willy Hansen
Come and eat! Chef Willy shares his passion for high quality Norwegian
food. Starting as a youngster interested in traditional Norwegian
food culture, Willy continued to hone his skills as a deli-owner,
cruise ship chef, & founder of Norwill. Willy’s four
cooking demos will feature the traditional and contemporary use
of Norwegian cured meats & fishballs. You can also taste his
creations at the Norwill Café & Store. Elm Room: Fr
Noon; Sa Noon & 3pm; Su Noon Sponsored by Norwill & Hotel
Donaldson
Crew Cabin
Stop by the Hjemkomst “crew cabin” and visit with original
Hjemkomst crew members who sailed to Norway. Share your own memories
of the shipbuilding, voyage & landing of the Hjemkomst in
Moorhead. See displays with never-before-seen images & artifacts.
Hjemkomst Center: Fr-Sa 9:30am-5:30pm, Su 11:30am-4pm; Presentations:
Hjemkomst Theatre Sa 2:3pm & Elm Room Su 1pm Sponsored by
the Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive Center
Genealogy Resource Room
Discover information & visit with local & regional genealogy
experts about tools available to research your Nordic roots with
special guest Blaine Hedberg from the Norwegian-American Genealogical
Center in Madison, WI. Hjemkomst Center Level 1: Fr-Sa-Su 1-4pm:
Hjemkomst Theatre Presentations: Fr-Sa-Su 12:30pm
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HERITAGE
Heritage Presentations
Gain insight from a variety of speakers sharing Norwegian culture,
traditions, history, art & more. Hjemkomst Theatre & Elm
Room: Daily
“A Journey through Norwegian Genealogy Sources” by Blaine
Hedberg Hjemkomst Theatre Fr-Sa-Su 12:30pm
“Astri, My Astri: Norwegian Heritage Stories” by Deb Nelson
Gourley Elm Room Fr 11am, Su 11am
“Creating the Scandinavian-American Memoir” by Lydia Moe
Elm Room: Fr 2pm; Sa 10am
“The Dream Lives On” by Dean Sather Elm Room Su 1pm
“Family History Trails through UND’s Bygdebøker
Collection” by Curt Hanson Hjemkomst Theatre Fr 3:30pm
“The Far Reaching Impact of Ibsen on History” by Sarah
Zwick Tapley Hjemkomst Theatre Su 1:30pm
“The Hardanger Fiddle’s Journey to America” by Bud
Larsen Hjemkomst Theatre Sa 10:30am
“The Hjemkomst’s New-Old Sail” by Dean Sather &
Hjemkomst Crew Hjemkomst Theatre Sa 2:30pm
“Insights into the Stavig Immigrant Life”—by Jane
Rasmussen Elm Room: Sa 2pm
“Lefse Tales: A Scandinavian Delicacy For All Ages” by
Darlene Elefson Elm Room Sa 1pm
“Norway’s Journey to Modernity” by Verlyn Anderson
Elm Room Fr 3pm
“Rosemaling Around Norway: Styles & Techniques” by
Nancy Schmidt Hjemkomst Theatre Fr 2:30pm, Su 11:30am
“Travel Norway!” by Linda McCormick Hjemkomst Theatre
Sa 1:30pm
“Travel Stories of the Norwegians” by Arland Fiske Elm
Room Fr 1pm, Su 2pm
“Tree Trolls! Transforming Bestemors Stories into Print”
by Marjory Johnson Wood Hjemkomst Theatre Fr 1:30pm
“Scandinavians & the Birth of Fargo & Moorhead”
by Carroll Engelhardt Hjemkomst Theatre Fr 11:30am
“Viking Music Tradition: A Journey into the Past” by Krauka
Elm Room Sa 11am
“When Troll Performs with Trickster: Writing a Story of Friendship”—by
Faythe Thureen (Fr/Sa) & Leander McDonald/Wayne Fox (Sa) Hjemkomst
Theatre: Fr 10:30am, Sa 11:30am & 3:30pm |
HERITAGE
Nordic Style Show
What would the well-dressed Viking woman wear on the longboat
to Iceland? Emigrating— headscarf & apron—fashion
‘do’ or ‘don’t’? Spring dairywear—is
the dirndl done? These and other secrets of Scandinavian couture
revealed. Heritage Stage: Fr 1:30pm
Raffle Drawing & Closing Ceremonies
Did you win? Nordic Delight Raffle winners will be announced &
the Norwegians will pass the torch to the Danes who are planning
2008. Heritage Stage: 3pm
Saga Stuga
Document your family’s Scandinavian story. This pilot program
is scheduled to become a more comprehensive oral history project
called “Nordic Voices.” Call in advance to reserve your
time slot or for more information about participating in the future.
(218-299-5452) Hjemkomst Center Level 4: Sa 9:30am-5:30pm Sponsored
by Prairie Public Broadcasting
S.S. Ruby Pontoon Tours
Discover the history, geography & wildlife of the Red River.
Tours every hour on the hour. Schedule based on weather &
conditions. Or rent a canoe or kayak & explore on your own!
(218-793-7829) Viking Ship Park: Fr 5-8pm; Sa & Su 1-8pm Sponsored
by Riverkeepers
Worship Services
Three services are open to the public. 9:30am Traditional Norsk
Gudstjeneste (in Norwegian), Pastor John Andreasen of Moorhead.
10:30am Contemporary Norwegian Worship, Norwegian Pastor Per Inge
Vik of Mindekirken, Minneapolis. 11:30am Spiritual traditions
of all five Nordic countries. Viking Ship Park-Hopperstad Stave
Church: Su 9:30am, 10:30am & 11:30am
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