Giants of the Earth Heritage Center

Norsk Kino Natt (Movie Night)
2022-10-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
Join us at Giants for a Norwegian Feature Film! Kino Natt simply means “Movie Night” in Norwegian! We will be watching “Sweet Land”.
Snacks and Beverages available
Location: Immigrant Hall
Donations Accepted. These types of programming occur because of your gifts!

Johnathan Storlie presents on DNA in genealogy and public health
2022-10-08 09:00 - 09:45 | Giants of the Earth Heritage Center, 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, 55974, United States
Presentation will be held in Giants of the Earth Immigrant Hall.

Heritage Center Open
2022-10-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-17 10:00 - 17:00 and 12 more dates | Giants of the Earth Heritage Center, 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, 55974, United States

Rebecca Hanna Presentation on Woodcarving: Ale Bowls and Decorative Techniques
2022-10-08 11:15 - 12:00 | Giants of the Earth Heritage Center, 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, 55974, United States
Rebecca 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 accepted. These types of programming occur because of your gifts!

Giants Adult Heritage Class Sessions
2022-10-08 14:00 - 16:30 | Giants of the Earth Heritage Center, 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, 55974, United States
Research 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 Miller THIS CLASS OFFERED AT 2PM, AND 3:15PM (IF ENOUGH PARTICIPANTS)
• Krumkake King: Shipping Krumkake across the US without breakage with CEO Mark Storsteen
THIS INTERACTIVE DEMO/TALK WILL OCCUR AT BOTH 2PM AND 3:15PM IN THEKITCHEN/FELLOWSHIP HALL AT TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
Admission Fee/Registration Required: Varies by class

Old-Time Barn Dance/Concert with Beth & Jon Rotto and Squirrel Tail!
2022-10-08 19:00 - 21:30 | Old Gray Barn, Ye Olde Gray Barn, Spring Grove, MN, 55974, United States
Gather 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 is Squirrel Tail, featuring local farmer/artist Hannah Breckbill and friends.
Enter the Grain Elevator parking lot (3rd driveway on the right after Red’s Hometown Market), and follow flags and lights into pasture for free parking.
$5 cover, except for registrants of the Adult Heritage Weekend at Giants of the Earth Heritage Center.
Chairs will be set up inside the barn with space left open for dancing!
Bring your own blankets, lawn chairs if you wish! A gathering space will be mowed in front of the barn as well.
Beverages and snacks available for all ages, including beer and wine for the adults. No carry-ins please.
Come one, come all to the Uff Da Fest Barn Dance!
Location: Ye Olde Gray Barn, Hwy 44
Admission Fee: $5 per person

Heritage Center Closed
2022-10-09, 2022-10-16, 2022-10-23, 2022-10-30 | Giants of the Earth Heritage Center, 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, 55974, United States

Uff Da Norwegian- American Church Service at Wilmington Lutheran Church
2022-10-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Wilmington Lutheran Church, 21081 Church Rd, Spring Grove, MN, 55974, United States
Join 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 if you stay after the service, you can enjoy a luncheon of sandwiches, salads, and dessert. Donations/Free Will Offering appreciated.
Location: Wilmington Lutheran Church, 21081 Church Rd., Spring Grove, MN 55974
