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.
Apr 29, 2025, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PMMindekirken, 924 E 21st St, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USALeif’s program will include information about the Vikings and Leif Ericsson, the first European to set foot in North America, 500 years before Columbus. Our presenter was only 17 years old on America's first Leif Ericson Day. He will share his memories expanding it to share about the Vikings.
May 06, 2025, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PMMindekirken, 924 E 21st St, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USABaumann's poems circulated across the US through the many Norwegian-language newspapers and magazines of his day. He has been called “the most beloved of all American poets who wrote in Norwegian.” In this talk, Dr. Moe discusses the experiences and accomplishments of this notable man.
May 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMMindekirken, 924 E 21st St, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USAMusic at our 11 am service will be provided by the the King's Guard band, consisting of 50 kadetts. Join us in the church parking lot at 2 pm for a routine from the drill team. Free!
May 13, 2025, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PMMindekirken, 924 E 21st St, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USASigned on May 17, 1814, the Norwegian Constitution is the second oldest constitution still in use. Sandra will reveal intriguing details about the lives of the more prominent assemblymen, plus give a tour of the manor using photos from her visit to Eidsvoll in 2023.
May 18, 2025, 10:30 AM – 3:00 PMMindekirken, 924 E 21st St, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USAJoin us for a festival worship service, folketog parade, music & entertainment, photo booth, informational tables, food, and special activities for children. All are welcome! Velkommen!
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.
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