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A Royal Visit

To mark the 200th anniversary of the first Norwegian emigration to the United States, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon will visit the United States October 6-9, 2025. The visit will help to strengthen cooperation between Norway and the United States, especially in business, research and culture.

By |September 18th, 2025|Categories: Blog|0 Comments

The Desire for a Coolcation in Norway

For many, the term “vacation” is paired with warm weather, beaches, water, and sun. This is especially true for those of us who live in an area with four seasons – one of which can tend to feel long and frigid.

By |August 13th, 2025|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on The Desire for a Coolcation in Norway

Rare Viking Cross Discovered

Yet more Viking era treasure has been unearthed, this time in Northern Germany. By the banks of the Schlei River near Haithabu, Germany, metal detectorist Arjen Spiesswinkel made the impressive discovery.

By |August 13th, 2025|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on Rare Viking Cross Discovered

Checking in with the Restauration

This whole year we have been covering the history of the sloop Restauration which sailed into migration history in 1825 as the first organized group of Norwegians to make the voyage to America.

By |August 12th, 2025|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on Checking in with the Restauration
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