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SUMMARY:Research Trip to FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City
DESCRIPTION:Join NAGC on a research trip to the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City June 14 – 19\, 2026! \nThe FamilySearch Library houses the largest collection of genealogical materials in the world. Their collection consists of books\, periodicals\, maps\, pedigree charts\, CD-ROMs\, microfilms\, and microfiche pertaining to genealogical and historical research that will help bring your ancestors and their stories to life. Norwegian ancestry is not required. The library has resources to cover every country you wish to research. \nNAGC has reserved a block of rooms at the Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown 215 W South Temple\, Salt Lake City\, UT\, located about 2 blocks from the FamilySearch Library. \nThe cost of the trip is $1475 for members/$1875 for non-members (PLEASE NOTE travel and meals are NOT included). If you have are traveling with someone and will be sharing a room\, please contact us for pricing details. The FamilySearch Library will be closed on Friday\, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday. \nA $500 deposit is due by April 15\, 2026\, with the remaining balance due by April 15\, 2026. \nWe will be holding an informational Zoom session on Friday January 23\, 2026 to talk about the trip and answer questions. Please RSVP to that here. \nFor more information or to pay\, please call NAGC at 608-255-2224 ext 126 or email us at genealogy@nagcnl.org
URL:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/research-trip-to-familysearch-library-in-salt-lake-city-2026/
LOCATION:Family History Library\, Salt Lake City\, UT\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Tour of Norway
DESCRIPTION:Join NAGC for an introduction to the history of Norway. The place our ancestors left behind shaped their future in North America. Return to the land of our ancestors to learn more about the history that helped create who we have become as Norwegian Americans. \nContact NAGC at 608-255-2224 or genealogy@nagcnl.org for more information and to reserve you spot today! \nPrice: $5000 per person in double room. Single supplement: $1140 \n$500 down payment to reserve your spot due January 31\, 2026. Final payments due March 31\, 2026. \nAirfare is NOT included. Tour participants are welcome to arrive early or stay longer if they would like\, though this would be an additional cost not paid to NAGC. \nDownloadable flyer available here. \nTerms & Conditions \nIncluded: \n\nTransportation in a 16-seater minibus (Mercedes Sprinter or similar)\n13 Nights hotel with breakfast (buffet)\n3 Dinners (Union Hotel and 2 at Kviknes Hotel)\n2 evening meals (Home Hotel Skagen Brygge\, Stavanger)\nOne way ticket on Flytoget (Airport express train) from Oslo airport to Oslo S.\nFjord Cruise on Geirangerfjord\nFlåmsbana railway\nEntrance to:\n\nEntrance to Vestnorsk Utvandringssenter (Western Norwegian Emmigration Center)\nEntrance to Maihaugen outdoor museum\nEntrance to Nidarosdomen cathedral\n\n\nFløyen funicular\, from downtown Bergen to Mt. Fløyen\, roundtrip\n\nItinerary: \nTuesday May 26 \nDepart the USA (optional arrive early) \nMay 27 \nArrive in Oslo. The tour manager (Erling Hansen) and/or Arthur Ness will meet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel downtown. The afternoon and evening free to explore Oslo on your own. \nMay 28 \nAfter breakfast at the hotel\, we will do a tour of Oslo as a group. This tour will stop to allow us to examine the world-famous Vigeland sculptures. We will return to the hotel\, and you may spend the rest of the day exploring Oslo on your own. \nMay 29 \nAfter check-out from the hotel\, we will drive out to Bygdøy peninsula and visit The Norsk Folkemuseum. We will stop for lunch high above Oslo at Frognerseteren\, before we head out of Oslo. Our first stop will be near Eidsvoll at the house where Norway’s Syttende Mai Constitution was signed in 1814. We will continue to Hamar where we will stop at the Hamar Cathedral\, which was destroyed in 1567\, and where the ruins have been uniquely preserved. \nFrom Eidsvoll to Lillehammer\, we will drive for approximately 70 miles alongside the beautiful Lake Mjøsa\, which is the biggest lake in Norway. We will stay overnight in Lillehammer\, which is at the northern end of the lake\, and most known for the 1994 Winter Olympics. \nMay 30 \nAfter breakfast at the hotel\, we will visit Maihaugen. This is an outdoor museum with unique and well-preserved buildings\, but which also has a well-done indoor exhibit that explains how Norway was settled and developed through the centuries. We will continue our trip through Gudbrandsdalen\, across Dovre Mountain and end up in Trondheim at the end of the day. The tour will include a stop at Rennebu Church from 1669\, one of four remaining Y-shaped churches in Norway. We will check into our hotel where we will stay for two nights. \nMay 31 \nToday is Sunday\, and we will attend the Church service at the Nidaros Cathedral as a group. This magnificent church is the Norwegian National Cathedral and was built on site of St. Olav’s original grave. It held his relics for over 400 years until the Protestant Reformation and still holds a shrine to St. Olav\, “Norway’s Eternal King”. It remains a popular pilgrimage site. \n\nAlternative 1: After the church service\, we will do a city tour of Trondheim\nAlternative 2: Afternoon exploration on your\n\nJune 1 \nWe travel from Trondheim to Kristiansund. The specific route is yet to be determined\, but we will arrive relatively early so that we can enjoy the city in the afternoon. Kristiansund is the dried-cod (Klippfisk) capital of the world and has a small ferry that stops near our hotel. The ferry tours the downtown area\, which is built on four landmasses on the coast\, and is the oldest continuously operated public transportation system in the world. There are also scenic waterfronts and a watchtower that provide beautiful outlooks. \nJune 2 \nDrive from Kritiansund to Geiranger. This trip includes traveling the award-winning Atlantic highway recently featured in the James Bond movie No Time to Die. Lunch will be at Varden above Molde\, Trollstigen\, Geiranger.  \nJune 3 \nWe have a whole day in Geiranger! We start with a group fjord cruise/sightseeing on Geirangerfjord\, After the boat trip\, the rest of the day is on your own. Both nights in Geiranger we will enjoy an impressive dinner buffet at the hotel. \nJune 4 \nToday we will really drive through “Fjord Country”. Stop for lunch by an arm of Jostedalsbreen\, the biggest glacier in Norway. Drive to Balestrand\, overnight at Kvikne’s Hotel. We will enjoy a famous buffet dinner (included). \nJune 5 \nWe start the day by taking the fully electric ferry from Balestrand across Sognefjord to Vik. That is the home to Hopperstad stave church. This is one of the most beautifully sited stave churches in Norway\, and an exact replica of this church is at Hjemkomst Museum in Moorehead\, MN. Our drive will cross the Vik Mountain\, to Gudvangen and Flåm. From here we will take the famous Flåmsbana to Myrdal\, and then to Voss. The bus will wait for us at the railway station in Voss. From there we will drive the last two hours to Bergen. We will stay two nights in Bergen\, at a hotel near the Fish Market\, and Fløibanen (funicular). A roundtrip ticket on Fløibanen is included. \nJune 6 \nVisit Western Norway Emigration Center outside Bergen. The afternoon is free to explore Bergen. \nJune 7 \nWe check out from the hotel and continue south to Karmøy\, where we will visit the Viking Village and the Viking Museum in Åvaldsnes on the Nordvegen (The Northern Way that gave its name to Norway). \nDrive to Stavanger\, where we will stay for two nights. The hotel serves a light evening meal for the guests (included). \nJune 8 \nWe have a full day in Stavanger\, where we have some options on what to do: \n\nHike to Preikestolen (The Pulpit). Maybe Norway’s most famous\nCruise of Lysefjorden\, where we can see Preikestolen from fjord\nBoat trip to “Flor & Fjære”\, an island filled with flowers and exotic plants. A truly unique experience. The tour includes a tour of the island and a 3-course lunch.Cost:$200 per person including lunch.\nStavanger on your Options include the Iron Age Farm\, the Archaeology Museum\, the Petroleum Museum\, the Romanesque Cathedral\, the 18th Century Village buildings\, and a Sardine Canning Museum.\n\nJune 9 \n After check-out we will go over to the airport in Stavanger and check in for the flight back to the USA. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/2026-tour-of-norway/
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SUMMARY:Basics of Archiving: How to Keep Your Family Materials Safe Workshop - Online
DESCRIPTION:Many of us have precious materials sitting around our homes and attics that we are desperate to preserve. Maybe you have boxes full of old family photos\, precious heirlooms passed down through generations\, or other objects that need protecting. In this workshop\, we will talk about how to start or build a personal archive and how to keep your archive safe. This will include discussion of digitization of media\, the basics of keeping your precious objects safe at home\, and how you may gift objects to local historical societies and archives to keep\, instead. \nWhen: Tuesday\, May 19. 10:00am-11:00am. This workshop will be one hour long. \nWhere: Online through Zoom \nInstructor: Chrissy Widmayer \nCost: $10 member/$15 non-member \nThis workshop is made possible thanks to a partnership between the Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Wisconsin Humanities’ Community Powered initiative\, which works to build resilience in communities using the tools of history\, culture\, and storytelling. \nPLEASE NOTE – This workshop will not be recorded. \nALL CLASSES BEGIN CENTRAL TIME \nLink for the Zoom meeting will be emailed closer to the start of class. \nContact us at genealogy@nagcnl.org with any questions or for more details about the class. \n  \nChrissy Widmayer is a scholar of community connections. She has a PhD in Folklore Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, and an MFA in Creative Writing from George Mason University. Her dissertation research explored how communities create connections and relationships using foodways and storytelling. Her postdoctoral research builds on the work she’s done as the director of Wisconsin Humanities’ award-winning Community Powered initiative\, which puts the tools of history\, culture\, and storytelling in the hands of communities through training and educational programming. Chrissy hopes to help Nordic American communities in the Upper Midwest build capacity to collect their own folklore and produce dynamic public programming around those traditions. Chrissy is also a co-founder of WiseFolk Productions and content creator for Folkwise.
URL:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/basics-of-archiving-how-to-keep-your-family-materials-safe-workshop-online/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T110000
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SUMMARY:Contextualizing Your Family History: Conducting Additional Research Workshop - Online
DESCRIPTION:Are there gaps in your family history that you cannot fill? Unanswered questions that you wish you could ask ancestors\, but cannot? In this workshop\, we will consider how you can use research into history\, place\, and culture to contextualize your family’s history and seek answers for your unanswered questions. By exploring research methods and the ways we can sift and winnow broad searches down to essential understandings\, we can start to scale up our research beyond our individual experience to understand the past in a new way. \nWhen: Tuesday\, May 12. 10:00am-11:00pm. This workshop will be one hour long. \nWhere: Online through Zoom \nInstructor: Chrissy Widmayer \nCost: $10 member/$15 non-member \nThis workshop is made possible thanks to a partnership between the Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Wisconsin Humanities’ Community Powered initiative\, which works to build resilience in communities using the tools of history\, culture\, and storytelling. \nPLEASE NOTE – This workshop will not be recorded. \nALL CLASSES BEGIN CENTRAL TIME \nLink for the Zoom meeting will be emailed closer to the start of class. \nContact us at genealogy@nagcnl.org with any questions or for more details about the class. \n  \nChrissy Widmayer is a scholar of community connections. She has a PhD in Folklore Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, and an MFA in Creative Writing from George Mason University. Her dissertation research explored how communities create connections and relationships using foodways and storytelling. Her postdoctoral research builds on the work she’s done as the director of Wisconsin Humanities’ award-winning Community Powered initiative\, which puts the tools of history\, culture\, and storytelling in the hands of communities through training and educational programming. Chrissy hopes to help Nordic American communities in the Upper Midwest build capacity to collect their own folklore and produce dynamic public programming around those traditions. Chrissy is also a co-founder of WiseFolk Productions and content creator for Folkwise.
URL:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/contextualizing-your-family-history-conducting-additional-research-workshop-online/
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Folklore Workshop - Online
DESCRIPTION:When most people think of folklore\, they think of fairy tales and folk music. But folklore is so much more than that! Think of trolls\, lutefisk and lefse\, holiday traditions\, dance\, even Ole and Lena jokes! In this workshop\, we will talk about folklore in all its manifestations\, considering how we might already be engaged in heritage and traditional practices that could be better understood through a folkloric lens. Come to learn about the study of folklore and how it can enrich your life\, your family story\, and help you see the world through fresh and curious eyes. \nWhen: Saturday\, May 9. 10:00am-11:00pm. This workshop will be one hour long. \nWhere: Online through Zoom \nInstructor: Chrissy Widmayer \nCost: $10 member/$15 non-member \nThis workshop is made possible thanks to a partnership between the Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Wisconsin Humanities’ Community Powered initiative\, which works to build resilience in communities using the tools of history\, culture\, and storytelling. \nPLEASE NOTE – This workshop will not be recorded. \nALL CLASSES BEGIN CENTRAL TIME \nLink for the Zoom meeting will be emailed closer to the start of class. \nContact us at genealogy@nagcnl.org with any questions or for more details about the class. \n  \nChrissy Widmayer is a scholar of community connections. She has a PhD in Folklore Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, and an MFA in Creative Writing from George Mason University. Her dissertation research explored how communities create connections and relationships using foodways and storytelling. Her postdoctoral research builds on the work she’s done as the director of Wisconsin Humanities’ award-winning Community Powered initiative\, which puts the tools of history\, culture\, and storytelling in the hands of communities through training and educational programming. Chrissy hopes to help Nordic American communities in the Upper Midwest build capacity to collect their own folklore and produce dynamic public programming around those traditions. Chrissy is also a co-founder of WiseFolk Productions and content creator for Folkwise.
URL:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/introduction-to-folklore-workshop-online/
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SUMMARY:ONLINE NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE - Beginning
DESCRIPTION:Fridays May 8 – June 26\, 2026 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM Central\, $150 member/$175 non-member (ONLINE) \nVelkommen! Get to know fundamental basics to beginning your Norwegian language learning journey. Learn proper pronunciation and basic sentence structure\, plus useful and applicable Norwegian phrases. Build confidence reading\, writing and speaking Norsk! Eight week Zoom format course\, with access to class recordings and instructor feedback. Engage your brain and have fun doing it! \n  \nInstructor: Johanne Grinde \nContact us at genealogy@nagcnl.org with any questions or for more details about the classes. \nClasses will be held online starting at 9 AM each Friday. Classes will be recorded and sent to students weekly. Class size will be limited to fifteen participants to maximize conversation. \nThis class is online and available for anyone.
URL:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/online-norwegian-language-beginning/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T153000
DTSTAMP:20260628T053238
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SUMMARY:CONTINUING NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE (In-Person) - Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays from May 7 – June 25\, 2026 – 1:30PM – 3:30PM Central\, $150 member/$175 non-member (in-person) \nThis continuing Norwegian language class builds on the fundamentals taught in our beginning Norwegian class. This is only open to those who have previously taken beginning Norwegian language at NAGC. If you’re interested in that class please sign up here. \nCoffee and social time will begin at 1:30\, class will follow at 2:00. Class size will be limited to ten participants to maximize conversation. \nFree off-street parking is available onsite. \nInstructor: Marcia Lund \nContact us at genealogy@nagcnl.org with any questions or for more details about the classes.
URL:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/continuing-norwegian-language-in-person-afternoon/
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SUMMARY:CONTINUING NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE (In-Person) - Morning
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays from May 7 – June 25\, 2026 – 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Central\, $150 member/$175 non-member (in-person) \nThis continuing Norwegian language class builds on the fundamentals taught in our beginning Norwegian class. This is only open to those who have previously taken beginning Norwegian language at NAGC. If you’re interested in that class please sign up here. \nCoffee and social time will begin at 9:00\, class will follow at 9:30. Class size will be limited to ten participants to maximize conversation. NAGC doors opens at 9:00 and will not be open before that. \nFree off-street parking is available onsite. \nInstructor: Marcia Lund \nContact us at genealogy@nagcnl.org with any questions or for more details about the classes.
URL:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/continuing-norwegian-language-in-person-morning/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T153000
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SUMMARY:BEGINNING NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays from May 6 – June 24\, 2026 – 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Central\, $150 member/$175 non-member (in-person) \nAre you interested in traveling to Norway one day? Do you have family or friends you wish to connect with using the Norwegian language? \nIf so\, NAGC is here to help you with your journey to speaking Norwegian! We are offering an eight-week class for beginning Norwegian. During the class\, you will learn the basics of the language\, including grammar and vocabulary. All class materials will be provided and are included. \nCoffee and social time will begin at 1:30\, class will follow at 2:00. Class size will be limited to ten participants to maximize conversation. \nFree off-street parking is available onsite. \nInstructor: Marcia Lund \nContact us at genealogy@nagcnl.org with any questions or for more details about the classes.
URL:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/beginning-norwegian-language-in-person-may-2026/
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SUMMARY:Telling the Family Story Workshop - Online
DESCRIPTION:Many of us get interested in genealogy because we are interested in how our family came to be. We want to be able to tell that family story to better understand where we come from and who we are. In this workshop\, we will consider best practices for telling or writing your family story. How can you translate genealogical research into a narrative? How do you pick the most important details to share? How can you make your stories interesting and exciting for your chosen audience or readers?Bring your ideas\, questions\, and even stories-in-progress\,  and we’ll discuss how to start shaping them into a cohesive story arc. \nWhen: Tuesday\, April 28. 10:00am-11:30pm. This workshop will be 90-minutes long. \nWhere: Online through Zoom \nInstructor: Chrissy Widmayer \nCost: $10 member/$15 non-member \nThis workshop is made possible thanks to a partnership between the Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Wisconsin Humanities’ Community Powered initiative\, which works to build resilience in communities using the tools of history\, culture\, and storytelling. \nPLEASE NOTE – This workshop will not be recorded. \nALL CLASSES BEGIN CENTRAL TIME \nLink for the Zoom meeting will be emailed closer to the start of class. \nContact us at genealogy@nagcnl.org with any questions or for more details about the class. \n  \nChrissy Widmayer is a scholar of community connections. She has a PhD in Folklore Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, and an MFA in Creative Writing from George Mason University. Her dissertation research explored how communities create connections and relationships using foodways and storytelling. Her postdoctoral research builds on the work she’s done as the director of Wisconsin Humanities’ award-winning Community Powered initiative\, which puts the tools of history\, culture\, and storytelling in the hands of communities through training and educational programming. Chrissy hopes to help Nordic American communities in the Upper Midwest build capacity to collect their own folklore and produce dynamic public programming around those traditions. Chrissy is also a co-founder of WiseFolk Productions and content creator for Folkwise.
URL:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/telling-the-family-story-workshop-online/
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SUMMARY:Oral History & Interviewing Workshop - Online
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to record your family’s stories or learn more about historic events from people who have lived them? In this workshop\, you will learn the full process of how to conduct an oral history interview\, including how to identify interviewees and ask them to participate\, how to write and ask good interview questions\, how to use technology you have on hand to record an interview\, and how to process the interview materials after the interview is complete. We will also address ethical considerations when recording other people’s stories\, and how you might be able to share those stories publicly (with permission) in various formats. \nWhen: Tuesday\, April 21 & Thursday\, April 23. 10:00am-12:00pm. This workshop will take place in two 2-hour sessions online. \nWhere: Online through Zoom \nInstructor: Chrissy Widmayer \nCost: $10 member/$15 non-member \nThis workshop is made possible thanks to a partnership between the Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Wisconsin Humanities’ Community Powered initiative\, which works to build resilience in communities using the tools of history\, culture\, and storytelling. \nPLEASE NOTE – This workshop will not be recorded. \nALL CLASSES BEGIN CENTRAL TIME \nLink for the Zoom meeting will be emailed closer to the start of class. \nContact us at genealogy@nagcnl.org with any questions or for more details about the class. \n  \nChrissy Widmayer is a scholar of community connections. She has a PhD in Folklore Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, and an MFA in Creative Writing from George Mason University. Her dissertation research explored how communities create connections and relationships using foodways and storytelling. Her postdoctoral research builds on the work she’s done as the director of Wisconsin Humanities’ award-winning Community Powered initiative\, which puts the tools of history\, culture\, and storytelling in the hands of communities through training and educational programming. Chrissy hopes to help Nordic American communities in the Upper Midwest build capacity to collect their own folklore and produce dynamic public programming around those traditions. Chrissy is also a co-founder of WiseFolk Productions and content creator for Folkwise.
URL:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/oral-history-interviewing-workshop-online/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T120000
DTSTAMP:20260628T053238
CREATED:20260110T153624Z
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SUMMARY:Using Norwegian Farm Books (Bygdebøker) and Other Published Sources – Online
DESCRIPTION:Using Norwegian Farm Books (Bygdebøker) and Other Published Sources– Online \nTuesday March 31 &  Thursday April 2\, 2026 – 10:00 a.m. – noon Central\, $100 member/$150 non-member \nThis class expands on the introductory classes by exploring the use of Norwegian Farm History Books (bygdebøker)\, newspapers\, published family histories\, and other materials to provide more context for your family history research. This class is two days with different material presented each day. \nALL CLASSES BEGIN CENTRAL TIME \nLink for the Zoom meeting will be emailed closer to the start of class. These classes will be recorded and sent to all participants. \nContact us at genealogy@nagcnl.org with any questions or for more details about the classes.
URL:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/using-norwegian-farm-books-bygdeboker-and-other-published-sources-winter-2026/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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LOCATION:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/using-norwegian-farm-books-bygdeboker-and-other-published-sources-winter-2026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260628T053238
CREATED:20260110T153145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T192810Z
UID:13773-1774346400-1774526400@www.nagcnl.org
SUMMARY:Exploring the Norwegian Digital Archives - Online
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the Norwegian Digital Archives – Online \nTuesday March 24 & Thursday March 26\, 2026 – 10:00 a.m.-noon Central\, $100 member/$150 non-member \nThis is a two-day class that explores the wide variety of records and resources available in the Norwegian Digital Archives and how to find them. \nALL CLASSES BEGIN CENTRAL TIME \nLink for the Zoom meeting will be emailed closer to the start of class. \nContact us at genealogy@nagcnl.org with any questions or for more details about the class.
URL:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/exploring-the-norwegian-digital-archives-online-winter-2026/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T120000
DTSTAMP:20260628T053238
CREATED:20260110T152740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T192753Z
UID:14610-1773741600-1773921600@www.nagcnl.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Norwegian Genealogy - Online
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Norwegian Genealogy – Online \nTuesday March 17 & Thursday March 19\, 2026 (10:00 AM to Noon Central)  $100/NAGC member/ $150 non-member \nThis class is for those who are familiar with genealogy basics\, but haven’t dug into Norwegian genealogical research yet. The class will focus on Norwegian naming traditions\, history and geography along with strategies for reading old handwriting and finding where in Norway your ancestor may have originated. This class also includes a copy of our “Research Guide for Norwegian Genealogy: For Beginning and Experienced Genealogists.” \nThis class is two days with different material presented each day. \nALL CLASSES BEGIN CENTRAL TIME \nLink for the Zoom meeting will be emailed closer to the start of class. These classes will be recorded and sent to all participants. \nContact us at genealogy@nagcnl.org with any questions or for more details about the classes.
URL:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/introduction-to-norwegian-genealogy-online-winter-2026/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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LOCATION:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/introduction-to-norwegian-genealogy-online-winter-2026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T153000
DTSTAMP:20260628T053238
CREATED:20260211T141852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T170803Z
UID:14847-1772717400-1776958200@www.nagcnl.org
SUMMARY:CONTINUING NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE (In-Person) - Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays from March 5 – April 23\, 2026 – 1:30PM – 3:30PM Central\, $150 member/$175 non-member (in-person) \nThis continuing Norwegian language class builds on the fundamentals taught in our beginning Norwegian class. This is only open to those who have previously taken beginning Norwegian language at NAGC. If you’re interested in that class please sign up here. \nCoffee and social time will begin at 1:30\, class will follow at 2:00. Class size will be limited to ten participants to maximize conversation. \nFree off-street parking is available onsite. \nInstructor: Marcia Lund \nContact us at genealogy@nagcnl.org with any questions or for more details about the classes.
URL:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/continuing-norwegian-in-person-afternoon/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T110000
DTSTAMP:20260628T053238
CREATED:20260122T144719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T192757Z
UID:14693-1772701200-1776942000@www.nagcnl.org
SUMMARY:CONTINUING NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE (In-Person) - Morning
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays from March 5 – April 23\, 2026 – 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Central\, $150 member/$175 non-member (in-person) \nThis continuing Norwegian language class builds on the fundamentals taught in our beginning Norwegian class. This is only open to those who have previously taken beginning Norwegian language at NAGC. If you’re interested in that class please sign up here. \nCoffee and social time will begin at 9:00\, class will follow at 9:30. Class size will be limited to ten participants to maximize conversation. NAGC doors opens at 9:00 and will not be open before that. \nFree off-street parking is available onsite. \nInstructor: Marcia Lund \nContact us at genealogy@nagcnl.org with any questions or for more details about the classes.
URL:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/continuing-norwegian-in-person-morning/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T153000
DTSTAMP:20260628T053238
CREATED:20260122T144225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T134948Z
UID:14696-1772631000-1776871800@www.nagcnl.org
SUMMARY:BEGINNING NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays from March 4 – April 22\, 2026 – 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Central\, $150 member/$175 non-member (in-person) \nAre you interested in traveling to Norway one day? Do you have family or friends you wish to connect with using the Norwegian language? \nIf so\, NAGC is here to help you with your journey to speaking Norwegian! We are offering an eight-week class for beginning Norwegian. During the class\, you will learn the basics of the language\, including grammar and vocabulary. All class materials will be provided and are included. \nCoffee and social time will begin at 1:30\, class will follow at 2:00. Class size will be limited to ten participants to maximize conversation. \nFree off-street parking is available onsite. \nInstructor: Marcia Lund \nContact us at genealogy@nagcnl.org with any questions or for more details about the classes.
URL:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/beginning-norwegian-in-person-6/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T110000
DTSTAMP:20260628T053238
CREATED:20260120T185959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T194253Z
UID:14677-1772532000-1772535600@www.nagcnl.org
SUMMARY:Genealogy for Beginners - Online
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday March 3\, 2026 (10:00 AM Central) $25 NAGC member / $30 non-member \nAre you brand new to genealogical research? Join NAGC to learn the basics of how to get started on your family history research. Topics include a quick overview of online genealogy platforms\, genealogy software\, types of records\, and where to find records. We will also discuss important genealogy principles\, such as verifying information. \nThis class is for people of all ethnicities\, not just Norwegian. \nInstructor : Ally Grigg \nALL CLASSES BEGIN IN CENTRAL TIME \nLink for the Zoom meeting will be emailed closer to the start of class. These classes will be recorded and sent to all who purchase a ticket. \nContact us at genealogy@nagcnl.org with any questions or for more details about the classes. \n 
URL:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/genealogy-for-beginners-online/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T110000
DTSTAMP:20260628T053238
CREATED:20260113T150659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T152956Z
UID:14649-1771927200-1771930800@www.nagcnl.org
SUMMARY:Waldemar Ager: A Norwegian-American Story Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join NAGC and the Waldemar Ager House to learn about the life of Waldemar Ager\, a Norwegian-American author\, newspaper editor\, historian\, and political activist. His descendant\, Bill Ager\, will share information about Ager’s life and career. \nThis is a free\, member-exclusive event. Please RSVP to register and get the Zoom link \nWhen: Tuesday\, February 24\, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central \nWhere: Virtual on Zoom \nWilliam (Bill) Ager lives in Madison\, WI\, with his wife\, Marti\, and their family. He holds a degree in physics from UW–Madison and works in information technology. His interests include hiking\, genealogy\, technology\, and taking his dog Juneau to the dog park. Bill is the great-great-grandson of Waldemar Ager and serves on the board of directors of the Waldemar Ager Association in Eau Claire\, WI\, where he assists with the association’s website\, social media\, and membership engagement. https://agerhouse.org
URL:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/waldemar-ager-a-norwegian-american-story-webinar/
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LOCATION:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/waldemar-ager-a-norwegian-american-story-webinar/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260628T053238
CREATED:20251022T165838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T182444Z
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SUMMARY:Jumping for Joy: Ski Jumping\, Cultural Connections and Family History Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Did your Norwegian family attend ski jumping meets? In this presentation\, a story of a ski jumping ancestor leads to a rich tale of his connection to the sport. The discoveries help to deepen family ties to their Norwegian roots. We will also explore the history of ski jumping in the United States and talk about tips to find information on events that your family may have attended. \nPrice: $10 (members)/$15 (non-members) \nPlease call us at 608-255-2224 or email genealogy@nagcnl.org if you have any questions. You will receive a Zoom link with your receipt email upon purchase. \nTime: 10 am Central Time. The webinar will be recorded and sent to ticket holders after the event. \nPresented by Laura Kovarik \nLaura Kovarik has been involved in genealogy for more than thirty years. Her experience includes leadership\, educational\, and committee positions with societies at the international\, national\, state\, and local levels. Laura has been providing educational opportunities for genealogists for over twenty years. These range from local presentations to inclusion on the faculty at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG).   She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)\, the National Genealogical Society\, Illinois State Genealogical Society (ISGS)\, the Norwegian American Genealogical Center & Naeseth Library (NAGCNL)\, and other local genealogical and historical societies. She currently serves on the Long-Range Planning Committee and the Membership Committee for APG. Laura has written several books and articles using material from her family archive. Her writing has appeared in Fox Tales\, The Quarterly and Norwegian Tracks. \nLaura works as a professional genealogist with focus on Illinois and Norwegian research\, newspapers\, and organizing family archives.  Laura has expanded her education through conferences\, institutes and workshops. Most recently\, she has earned certificates from  the Center for Collections Care at Beloit College for collection management\, policy\, and care.
URL:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/jumping-for-joy-ski-jumping-cultural-connections-and-family-history/
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LOCATION:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/jumping-for-joy-ski-jumping-cultural-connections-and-family-history/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T143000
DTSTAMP:20260628T053238
CREATED:20260112T211929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T211929Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE Continuing - Winter 2026 Session
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays February 3 – March 24\, 2026 – 2:30 – 3:30 PM Central\, $150 member/$175 non-member (ONLINE) \nThis Norwegian language class builds on the fundamentals taught in our beginning Norwegian class. This is for students who are interested in continuing to develop their skill after taking the first class or those who already have some Norwegian language skills. \nClasses will be held online starting at 2:30 PM each Tuesday. Classes will be recorded and sent to students each week. Class size will be limited to fifteen participants to maximize conversation. \nThis class is online and available for anyone. Each class will be recorded and the recordings will be made available after each session. \nInstructor: Johanne Grinde \nContact us at genealogy@nagcnl.org with any questions or for more details about the classes.
URL:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/online-norwegian-language-2-winter-2026/
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LOCATION:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/online-norwegian-language-2-winter-2026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260628T053238
CREATED:20260112T211415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T211415Z
UID:14634-1770123600-1770127200@www.nagcnl.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE Beginning- Winter 2026 Session
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays February 3 – March 24\, 2026 1:00 – 2:00 PM Central\, $150 member/$175 non-member (ONLINE) \nAre you interested in traveling to Norway one day? Do you have family or friends you wish to connect with using the Norwegian language? Do you live outside of Wisconsin and haven’t been able to take our in-person Beginning Norwegian class? \nIf so\, NAGC is here to help you with your journey to speaking Norwegian! We are offering this class for beginning Norwegian. During the class\, you will learn the basics of the language\, including grammar and vocabulary. \nClasses will be held online starting at 1 PM each Tuesday. Classes will be recorded and sent to students weekly. Class size will be limited to fifteen participants to maximize conversation. \nThis class is online and available for anyone. \nInstructor: Johanne Grinde \nContact us at genealogy@nagcnl.org with any questions or for more details about the classes.
URL:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/online-norwegian-language-beginning-winter-2026/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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LOCATION:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/online-norwegian-language-beginning-winter-2026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T113000
DTSTAMP:20260628T053239
CREATED:20250813T162217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T160509Z
UID:13841-1770111000-1770118200@www.nagcnl.org
SUMMARY:The Bell in the Lake - Book Study
DESCRIPTION:NAGC’s big read in historical fiction for 2026 will be The Bell in the Lake by Lars Mytting. In Norwegian\, its SØSTERKLOKKENE.  \nOriginally published in Norwegian in 2018\, The Bell in the Lake has been recognized as worth reading by the 2025 St. Olaf Conference and Vesterheim. \nThe NAGC reading group is designed for those who spend the dark of winter in Wisconsin. We will meet in-person and get re-energized. The meetings will be mostly discussion with a balance between talking about our own personal histories and talking about the novel. The group will be limited to 10 members to allow time for everyone to share their perspective on the book. \nMeeting dates: Tuesday 2/3/2026 and Tuesday 2/10/2026\, 9:30 am – 11:30 am \nSnow date: Tuesday 2/17/2026\, in case one of the sessions needs to be cancelled \nCost: $30 for NAGC members; $50 for non-members (includes a paperback copy of The Bell in the Lake\, a $13.50 value. NAGC does not sell this book separately\, it is included as part of the book study.) \nIf you prefer not to buy the book from NAGC\, please select the “Book Not Included” ticket option. You may be able to find the book elsewhere. If you are a member\, please log into your account to get your member discount. \nParking: Free off-street parking behind the NAGC building. \nFacilitator: Martha Frey is a family historian with ties to Voss\, Norway. \nRegistration deadline: Friday\, January 9\, 2026
URL:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/the-bell-in-the-lake-book-study/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T110000
DTSTAMP:20260628T053239
CREATED:20251103T163206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T152147Z
UID:14327-1769162400-1769166000@www.nagcnl.org
SUMMARY:FamilySearch Library Research Trip Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in joining NAGC in Salt Lake City to research your family history at the FamilySearch Library? \nJoin us on Friday January 23\, 2026\, at 10:00 AM Central for an informational Zoom session. Executive Director Dana Kelly and Senior Researcher Chris Klauer will be on hand to give more details on the trip and answer any questions. \nLink to the Zoom is here. \nPlease contact us at 608-255-2224 or genealogy@nagcnl.org for more information. More information on the trip is available on our events page here.
URL:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/familysearch-library-research-trip-information-session-2026/
CATEGORIES:Events
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LOCATION:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/familysearch-library-research-trip-information-session-2026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T110000
DTSTAMP:20260628T053239
CREATED:20251212T145448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T213157Z
UID:14454-1767952800-1767956400@www.nagcnl.org
SUMMARY:2026 Tour of Norway Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in joining NAGC on our 2026 tour of Norway. Join NAGC’s own Dana Kelly and Arthur Ness as they share information about the tour we lead in 2025 and answer questions about our spring 2026 tour. \nWhen: January 9th\, 2026 at 10:00 am Central \nYou will receive a Zoom link with your RSVP \nThis is a free event
URL:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/2026-tour-of-norway-information-session/
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LOCATION:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/2026-tour-of-norway-information-session/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T153000
DTSTAMP:20260628T053239
CREATED:20251021T192205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T192205Z
UID:14214-1767879000-1767886200@www.nagcnl.org
SUMMARY:CONTINUING NORWEGIAN (In-Person) Winter 2026 Session - Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays from January 8 – February 26\, 2026 – 1:30 PM- 3:30 PM\, $150 member/$175 non-member (in-person) \nThis continuing Norwegian language class builds on the fundamentals taught in our beginning Norwegian class. This is only open to those who have previously taken beginning Norwegian language at NAGC. If you’re interested in that class please sign up here. \nCoffee and social time will begin at 1:30\, class will follow at 2:00. Class size will be limited to ten participants to maximize conversation. \nFree off-street parking is available onsite. \nInstructor: Marcia Lund \nContact us at genealogy@nagcnl.org with any questions or for more details about the classes.
URL:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/continuing-norwegian-in-person-winter-2026-session-afternoon/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260628T053239
CREATED:20251021T192450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T162438Z
UID:14216-1767862800-1767870000@www.nagcnl.org
SUMMARY:CONTINUING NORWEGIAN (In-Person) Winter 2026 Session - Morning
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays from January 8 – February 26\, 2026 – 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Central\, $150 member/$175 non-member (in-person) \nThis continuing Norwegian language class builds on the fundamentals taught in our beginning Norwegian class. This is only open to those who have previously taken beginning Norwegian language at NAGC. If you’re interested in that class please sign up here. \nCoffee and social time will begin at 9:00\, class will follow at 9:30. Class size will be limited to ten participants to maximize conversation. NAGC doors opens at 9:00 and will not be open before that. \nFree off-street parking is available onsite. \nInstructor: Marcia Lund \nContact us at genealogy@nagcnl.org with any questions or for more details about the classes.
URL:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/continuing-norwegian-in-person-winter-session-morning/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T110000
DTSTAMP:20260628T053239
CREATED:20251021T191626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T192649Z
UID:14210-1767776400-1767783600@www.nagcnl.org
SUMMARY:BEGINNING NORWEGIAN (In-Person) Winter 2026 Session
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays from January 7 – February 25\, 2026 – 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Central\, $150 member/$175 non-member (in-person) \nAre you interested in traveling to Norway one day? Do you have family or friends you wish to connect with using the Norwegian language? \nIf so\, NAGC is here to help you with your journey to speaking Norwegian! We are offering an eight-week class for beginning Norwegian. During the class\, you will learn the basics of the language\, including grammar and vocabulary. All class materials will be provided and are included. \nCoffee and social time will begin at 9:00\, class will follow at 9:30. Class size will be limited to ten participants to maximize conversation. NAGC doors opens at 9:00 and will not be open before that. \nFree off-street parking is available onsite. \nInstructor: Marcia Lund \nContact us at genealogy@nagcnl.org with any questions or for more details about the classes.
URL:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/beginning-norwegian-in-person-winter-2026-session/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260628T053239
CREATED:20250730T151340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T151754Z
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SUMMARY:Using Norwegian Farm Books (Bygdebøker) and Other Published Sources – Online
DESCRIPTION:Using Norwegian Farm Books (Bygdebøker) and Other Published Sources– Online \nNovember 18 & 20\, 2025– 10:00 a.m. – Noon Central\, $100 member/$150 non-member \nThis class expands on the introductory classes by exploring the use of Norwegian Farm History Books (bygdebøker)\, newspapers\, published family histories\, and other materials to provide more context for your family history research. This class is two days with different material presented each day. \nALL CLASSES BEGIN CENTRAL TIME \nLink for the Zoom meeting will be emailed closer to the start of class. These classes will be recorded and sent to all participants. \nContact us at genealogy@nagcnl.org with any questions or for more details about the classes.
URL:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/using-norwegian-farm-books-bygdeboker-and-other-published-sources-online-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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LOCATION:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/using-norwegian-farm-books-bygdeboker-and-other-published-sources-online-fall-2025/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T110000
DTSTAMP:20260628T053239
CREATED:20250815T202812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T161814Z
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SUMMARY:Traditional Norwegian Farmhouse Brewing Webinar
DESCRIPTION:How did the Norwegians brew beer in the old country? What did it taste like? What happened to their brewing tradition when the immigrants arrived in North America?  If these questions have captured your interest\, join NAGC for a webinar to discover the answers. This lecture will begin with an overview of traditional brewing in Norway\, and then follow the Norwegians and their ale bowls to their new homes in the Upper Midwest. Along the way\, we will learn how climate\, region\, economics\, technology\, traditional knowledge transfer\, and social norms all interact to yield a remarkable range of beers. \nAmanda Thorstad hails from the edges of the Koshkonong Prairie settlement in Wisconsin\, from a family that is deeply immersed in its Norwegian heritage. She grew up with stories of her Norwegian ancestors\, and made her way to St. Olaf College as a music major. Amanda initially learned how to brew beer from her dad\, and then expanded her skill through books and experimentation\, as well as attending brewing classes and festivals in western Norway. She is especially interested in beer’s long history as a hyper-local agricultural product. Amanda’s ancestral roots inform her study of traditional Norwegian brewing. Accordingly\, much of her research focuses on the brewing traditions from Voss\, Sogn & Fjordane\, and Southern Wisconsin. \nPrice: $10 (members)/$15 (non-members) \nPlease call us at 608-255-2224 or email genealogy@nagcnl.org if you have any questions. You will receive a Zoom link with your receipt email upon purchase. \nTime: 10 am Central Time. The webinar will be recorded and sent to ticket holders after the event.
URL:https://www.nagcnl.org/event/traditional-norwegian-farmhouse-brewing-webinar/
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