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The most Norwegian thing you will ever hear
What could be more Norwegian than...

Stewart Shelline
Nov 41 min read


Adopted in...
Stewart and I went to Norway in October 2024 and I can't wait to go back! This is the Bergen train station...so clean...so efficient. I am about equally divided between Dutch, Welsh, Danish, and Swedish, so I was a bit reluctant to join the Sons of Norway because I am not a 'SON' of Norway, nor am I Norwegian. I had no idea how fun it would be when I chose to whole-heartedly participate. I'm bumbling through Norwegian on Duolingo, learning how to bake Norwegian cookies, an

Heidi Shelline
Oct 221 min read


Gårder
My dream farm on the cover of "Farms in Berg, Rokke and Asak." When I was a boy, I spent many happy hours at my grandparents home in Lindon, Utah. Through my grandfather's stories of his time in Norway as a missionary, I grew to love Norway and its culture. I don't remember that my grandfather talked much about the farms in Norway, but I do remember a simple painting he and my grandmother displayed on their living room wall. It was an idyllic farm scene, complete with rolling

Stewart Shelline
Oct 224 min read


Now you can support research and publication of book on Norwegian immigration to Utah
Liv Marit Haakenstad is researching and writing a book about Norwegian immigration Utah--and now you can help!

Stewart Shelline
Oct 131 min read


Vikings and Sloopers and Explorers--oh my!
Many thanks to the Vikings of Utah Historical Group and the fantastic work they do to share their knowledge of authentic Viking age history and artifacts.

Stewart Shelline
Oct 111 min read


Kransekake (Wreath Cake)
The flour was flying and fingers were rolling as we managed to assemble not one but two kransekake on Saturday. A big thank you to all...

Stewart Shelline
Sep 221 min read


Why join Sons of Norway?
Wondering whether joining Sons of Norway is for you? Here are some commonly asked questions about Sons of Norway

Stewart Shelline
Aug 25 min read


Another benefit of membership: Sons of Norway Foundation scholarships
One of the benefits of membership in Sons of Norway is access to Sons of Norway Foundation Scholarships. These scholarships are available...

Stewart Shelline
Aug 11 min read


Days of ‘47 Parade
What an amazing day! On our way from the hotel to the float this morning in our bunader, we were told by passers-by that our float had won the President’s Award in the Business Class.

Stewart Shelline
Jul 241 min read


Days of '47 Float Preview
The Days of '47 Float Preview was a wonderful opportunity for Sons of Norway to share the message of the Crossings 200 Celebration with thousands of attendees. The level of interest in the float, our bunader, and Norway in general was high.

Stewart Shelline
Jul 232 min read


Crossings 200 links and resources
Thousands gather to send off Restauration from Stavanger on July 4th. With the departure of the Restauration from Stavanger on July 4th, excitement around Crossings 200 has heated up. The following is a list of links to recent news and events around Crossings 200: Across the Atlantic Again: Celebrating 200 Years of Norwegian Emigration to America “I grew up knowing that our ancestry all went back to Norway. I didn’t know I was related to the original sloopers,” said Ivan Nels

Stewart Shelline
Jul 112 min read


Friluftsliv at Troll Hagen
It couldn't have been a nicer day than last Saturday at Troll Hagen in Timberlakes. The weather was cool, the mosquitos were subdued, the...

Stewart Shelline
Jun 251 min read


Deadline for Kids Camp registration is June 15
The registration deadline for District Six Language and Heritage camps is coming soon! These camps, Trollfjell Folkehøgskule and Camp...

Stewart Shelline
Jun 41 min read


Syttende Mai 2025
This year's celebration was one to remember. The cool weather seemed to invite participants to wear their festive clothes in greater...

Stewart Shelline
May 201 min read


Deep Fjords: The Norway Garden
For more than 77 years, the Norway Garden at the International Peace Gardens has been a home away from home for those longing to connect with the places and people of Norway.

Stewart Shelline
Apr 3012 min read


Norwegian organizations to build Crossings 200 float for 2025 Days of '47 Parade
Sons of Norway, May 17th Committee to enter float in 2025 Days of '47 parade...

Stewart Shelline
Apr 242 min read


Pilegrimsleden: A Walk Through Historic Norway
What could be more appealing than a walk through the Norwegian countryside of Gudbrandsdal? This presentation by Lisa Maddux, Leif...

Stewart Shelline
Apr 171 min read


Bunader: Norwegian folk costumes in Norway and the U.S.
From bunader to folkedrakt and festdrakt, Maren provided a well-researched, insightful, and thought-provoking discussion of bunader...

Stewart Shelline
Apr 31 min read


Grieg's Piano Concerto to be performed by Orion Weiss and Utah Symphony
Orion Weiss returns to ignite the stage with Grieg’s only piano concerto...

Stewart Shelline
Mar 261 min read


Call for Volunteers: Days of '47 Parade
Plans are underway to design and build a float for entry in the annual Days of '47 Parade

Stewart Shelline
Mar 81 min read
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