We had a great turnout for our presentation on the Nordic Heritage Center, a proposal to establish an institution for the Nordic countries in Utah and the Mountain West where the past can be honored, the present explored, and the future anticipated. Chanel Myers also demonstrated how to make lefse and share tips from her experiences making this quintessential Norwegian staple. Special guests for the evening included: Niels Valentiner, honorary consul of Denmark in Utah Ceceli

Locating your ancestral farm in Norway can be as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack, but professional genealogist Torhild Shirley walked us through the intricacies of matrikkels , gårds , and løpenummer in this fascinating presentation. With the right understanding of how Norwegian farms have been identified over the years, as well as how those identifications have evolved, you too can find "grandma's house" and set the stage for one day visiting the places where yo

Saturday's presentation on the first 60 years of Sons of Norway in Utah was a nostalgic look back at the people and events that have helped the lodge fulfill its mission to preserve and protect Norwegian culture in Utah.

It's difficult to summarize last night's Jul i Norge event in just one word, but koselig comes closest. Between the rosemaling , the stabbur , the pine trees, the lights, and the amazing food, you couldn't get closer to a cozy Norwegian Christmas in Utah! Thank you to all who brought food to share or bid in the silent auction or just came out in support. Thanks also to Luke Stager for sharing his talent on the hardingfele (and sense of humor) with us. Most of all, thank you t