Giants of the Earth Heritage Center

Heritage Center Open
2022-09-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-09-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-09-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-06 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) and 9 more dates | Giants of the Earth Heritage Center, 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, 55974, United States

Heritage Center Closed
2022-10-02, 2022-10-09, 2022-10-16 | Giants of the Earth Heritage Center, 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, 55974, United States

Passport to Other Cultures: Germany
2022-10-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Giants of the Earth Heritage Center, 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, 55974, United States
This event has passed, but you can find the livestream of it here!
Join us at Giants for a Mini-Oktoberfest! Featuring guest speakers Luther Professor of German Studies Soren Steding; as well as the newly crowned La Crosse Oktoberfest Festmaster and Frau, Douglas & Kimberly Kratt; Grenadier Generals Chris & Susan Hoghaug; and other members of the Royal Family. Learn about the history and evolving culture and people of this country, as well as customs still celebrated in La Crosse and the surrounding area.
PS–we are seeking items for our German Pop-Up Exhibit! Do you have items that you could loan us for this event and into the month of October? If so, please call Giants at 507-498-5070.
Event Schedule
6:30pm–Willkommen! Get your Passport stamped (we provide!), mingle in Immigrant Hall with our guests, and view German Pop-Up Exhibit
7pm–Presentations begin with our special guest speakers
7:50–Q&A
8pm–Mini Fest with samples of traditional German cuisine and beverages, Music,Dancing! Prosit!
Event Location/Venue: Giants of the Earth Heritage Center, 163W. Main St.
Donations Appreciated
This event is possible thanks to grant funding by SMIF (Southern MN Initiative Foundation) and sustaining members of Giants of the Earth Heritage Center. Become a member at any level to help us keep this fun programming alive!

Adult Heritage Weekend with District 5 Sons of Norway, Local Lodges: Open to ALL!
2022-10-07 15:30 - 2022-10-09 15:30 | Giants of the Earth Heritage Center, 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, 55974, United States
Join 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 our cultural events, and feel free to call 507-498-5070 to register for Saturday sessions or become involved with the “revy” (Talent Show) on Friday evening at the Cinema! Visit our Giants home page to register for the weekend!
All are welcome, regardless of membership with Giants or Sons of Norway. Uff Da!

“Revy” (Norsk Talent Show)
2022-10-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Giants of the Earth Heritage Center, 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, 55974, United States
Located 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 let us know about your act in advance by calling Giants at 507-498-5070.
So far, we will feature Robin Fossum on Hardanger Fiddle, Rachel & David Storlie (songs), and select members of the Luren Singers, plus jokes with Lee Grippen. Join in on the fun and merriment, and help us laugh and groan our way into the Uff Da Fest weekend!

Admission Fee or Registration Required? Show up to perform or register your act in advance–507-498-5070

Hayride Tours or Walks in Downtown and Rural Spring Grove
2022-10-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Giants of the Earth Heritage Center, 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, 55974, United States
Tours departing at 6:30pm and 7:15pm!

Norsk Kino Natt (Movie Night)
2022-10-07 19:00 - 21:00 | 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.

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

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
