Bicentennial Events - 2025
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On July 4, 1825, a group of 52 Norwegians set sail on the ship Restauration to make the first organized migration from Norway to North America. Since that first voyage, about 900,000 people have followed, leaving their homes in search of opportunities and a better life. While many returned to Norway, most stayed and built a new home in the New World. Today nearly five million people in North America claim Norwegian ancestry.
Crossings commemorates 200 years of organized Norwegian migration to North America. It’s a year to celebrate the strong ties between Norway, the United States, and Canada. It’s an opportunity to remember what it means to take great risks and trade one home for another. And it’s a chance to better understand the movement of peoples that continues worldwide today.
Whether or not you have Norwegian roots, we invite you to learn more and join us.
May 20, 2025, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PMMindekirken, 924 E 21st St, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USAIn this presentation Pati authentically portrays her paternal Great-Grandmother, Ane Marie Anderson. She tells her life story in the first person narrative voice. The setting of this story is in 1915, when Ane was 54 years old - recalling her life experiences as a daughter, sister, wife and mother.
Jun 03, 2025, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PMMindekirken, 924 E 21st St, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USAJoin us for the fourth annual Tuesday Open House Summer Seminar. There will be a viewing of the exhibit New Land, New Life, as well a presenters Lowell Johnson, Margi Preus, John Christianson, and Caitlin Sakrisen. A light lunch will be served. Ticketed event.
Jun 15, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PMMindekirken, 924 E 21st St, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USAPresented by Edvard Grieg Society of Minnesota: Rolf Erdahl, string bass and Carrie Vecchione, oboe, and friends will lead a birthday celebratory performance for our name sake.
Jul 20, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PMMindekirken, 924 E 21st St, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USAA contribution to the bicentennial anniversary of the first Norwegian settlers in America. Works by Edvard Grieg, Harald Sæverud, Geir Tveitt, and more. Tickets $20, check back for ordering info