Tre Lag Stevne 2021 will be held in at the Madison Marriott West Hotel in Madison, Wisconsin from August 11-14, 2021 (Wednesday-Saturday). Please note that the 2021 Stevne falls one week later than our usual August slot, due to scheduling conflicts with the hotel. The Tre Lag Stevne Planning Committee for 2021, with cautious optimism* is hard at work re-confirming, revising, and adding to plans that were aborted in progress for the Covid cancelled 2020 Stevne. With cautious optimism, TreLag is currently…

Date: August 21, 2021 Time: 10:00-3:00 Central Cost: $90 member/$115 non-member This class was created for those who have already gotten a start on their Norwegian research but would like to dig deeper.  This one-day session will focus on Norwegian census research, using DNA results, bygdebøker, and digging deeper into online resources. There will be time after class concludes to research in the Naeseth Library if participants wish. Lunch will be provided. Register online in our E-Store or call us…

The family-friendly Viking Festival features Viking-age crafts, costumes, weapons, mock battles, music, and games.  The event strives to be authentic to the Viking age with the slogan, “Real Vikings. No Horns.”  The popular conception of horned helmets originated with artists and an opera costume designer during the 19th century.  Festival-goers will be able to see and try on replicas of actual Viking helmets. The Crow Wing Viking Festival is family friendly!  Admission is capped at $35 for a family.  Battle…

Date: September 14, 2021 Time: 10:00 a.m.-2:30 Central Cost: $80 member/$100 non-member This class focuses on several ways to share family history. Topics covered will include writing and publishing, social media, and ideas for engaging younger generations. Register online in our E-Store or call us at 608-255-2224. Contact us at genealogy@nagcnl.org with any questions or for more details about the classes.