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Intergenerational Community Activities
Adult Heritage Weekend with District 5 Sons of Norway, Local Lodges: Open to ALL!
Giants of the Earth Heritage Center 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, United StatesJoin us during Uff Da Fest at Giants, as we host members of the District 5 Sons of Norway lodges, as well as our local Valheim lodge and others for a weekend of classes, demonstrations, sight-seeing, entertainment, dining, and revelry during the city's annual Uff Da Fest celebration! We welcome the general public to attend […]
“Revy” (Norsk Talent Show)
Giants of the Earth Heritage Center 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, United StatesLocated in Immigrant Hall at Giants of the Earth Heritage Center Do you have a special talent to share? How about some Ole and Lena jokes? Perhaps you have written a poem or your own song? Highlight it here at the Uff Da Fest "Revy" (talent show). Show up and sign your act in, or […]
Hayride Tours or Walks in Downtown and Rural Spring Grove
Giants of the Earth Heritage Center 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, United StatesTours departing at 6:30pm and 7:15pm!
Johnathan Storlie presents on DNA in genealogy and public health
Giants of the Earth Heritage Center 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, United StatesPresentation will be held in Giants of the Earth Immigrant Hall.
Rebecca Hanna Presentation on Woodcarving: Ale Bowls and Decorative Techniques
Giants of the Earth Heritage Center 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, United StatesRebecca Hanna is a Vesterheim gold medalist. She has produced works of many kinds, including ale bowls, dragonstil, kubbestols, acanthus pieces, and figures. In addition, she has honed her skills using svidekor, kolrosing, and kroting. Rebecca will showcase examples of ale bowls and the decorative techniques she uses at this presentation. Location: Immigrant Hall Donations […]
Giants Adult Heritage Class Sessions
Giants of the Earth Heritage Center 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, United StatesResearch ancestors in the Georgia's Genealogy Library--2nd Floor of Giants • Record your family oral history in our Professional Recording Studio (extra fees) -- MUST SIGN UP IN ADVANCE BY CALLING 507-498-5070 • Nordic Stamping Class with Connie Aiello (extra fees) CITY COUNCIL MEETING HALL. • “Julekurver: They’re Not Just for Christmas Anymore!” with Cheryl […]
Old-Time Barn Dance/Concert with Beth & Jon Rotto and Squirrel Tail!
Old Gray Barn Ye Olde Gray Barn, Spring Grove, MN, United StatesGather your entire family and join in some old-fashioned fun at the Gray Barn! Renowned Nordic Roots fiddler Beth Rotto and her guitar wielding partner Jon will share tunes and stories about Spring Grove native performer/composer Arnold Munkel--who recorded music at the bars, celebrations, and festivals in Spring Grove back in the day! Opening act […]
Uff Da Norwegian- American Church Service at Wilmington Lutheran Church
Wilmington Lutheran Church 21081 Church Rd, Spring Grove, MN, United StatesJoin guest Preacher Rolf Svanoe in this humorous and edifying morning service at Wilmington Church! Elements will be offered in Norwegian, as well as some tongue-in-cheek musical offerings by Kimberly Svanoe, Rachel & David Storlie, and a great message! If you arrive early, you can take an old cemetery history tour (9:15 or so), and […]
Passport to Other Cultures: France and European Christmas!
Giants of the Earth Heritage Center 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, United StatesThis event has passed, but you can still watch the livestream here! This month's Passport Project country is France! Join local French-American David Costet for a trip to Lyon, France. We will also explore European Christmas Markets. There will also be French cuisine and drinks to add to this immersive experience!
’77-79 Reunion/Open House sponsored by Rhan and Jill
Giants of the Earth Heritage Center 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, United StatesWere you in the Spring Grove High School Class of '77, '78, or '79, or thereabouts? Join us at the Heritage Center December 9 at 6pm for a Reunion/Open House gathering, sponsored by Rhan Flatin and Jillellyn Storlie.
Juletrefest!
Join us for our annual Juletrefest celebrations and celebrate Christmas the Scandinavian way! Learn to make woven heart basket ornaments, twisted straw stars, and more fun crafts, plus watch demonstrations of Norwegian Christmas classics like krumkakes. This year we will also be combining with the Sons of Norway Bake Sale, so you can buy some […]
