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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


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


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


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


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


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


Antique Norwegian skis for sale
During the Ski for Light dugnad at the Salt Lake Airport a few weeks ago, a passenger noticed the Sons of Norway logo on the back of our...

Stewart Shelline
Feb 81 min read


Ambassador Anniken Huitfeldt visits Utah
Norway's recently appointed ambassador to the United States, Anniken Huitfeldt, visited Utah this past week.

Stewart Shelline
Feb 31 min read


Trollfjell Folkehøgskule and Camp Trollfjell
Registrations are now being accepted for the Summer 2025 sessions...

Stewart Shelline
Jan 171 min read


Crossings 200
On July 4, 1825, the Restauration left the harbor of Stavanger, Norway, with 45 passengers and seven crew. After a long and difficult...

Stewart Shelline
Jan 41 min read


Scandinavian Festival 2025
There's a lot to do at the Scandinavian Festival, from food and crafts to entertainment and sports. This year's edition will be on May 23...

Stewart Shelline
Jan 31 min read


Syttende Mai Celebration
This year, Syttende Mai will be celebrated on Syttende Mai! See the official Syttende Mai celebration page at https://utah17mai.com/index...

Stewart Shelline
Jan 11 min read


Happy Founders Day
January 16 marks the day that Sons of Norway was founded in 1895. On that day 130 years ago, eighteen individuals signed the charter that...

Stewart Shelline
Jan 11 min read
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