History Video Wednesday: Imsdalen – A Story about Norwegian Immigration to Minnesota September 27, 2017 Martin Roe Eidhammer 4025 Views 5 Comments A film by Brad Imsdahl where he presents the history of his ancestors both in Norway and MinnesotaShare this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Historical photos Picture of the week: Threshing September 12, 2017 Martin Roe Eidhammer 2652 Views 0 Comments Presenting old pictures from NorwayShare this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
HistoryNorway Video Wednesday: Glimpses of Norway – A Hardanger Rural Wedding August 16, 2017 Martin Roe Eidhammer 3133 Views 1 Comment This film was shot by Gunnar Wold in 1954. From Ulvik in Hardanger. Narrated in English.Share this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Historical photos A child in Ludington? March 16, 2017 Martin Roe Eidhammer 2877 Views 0 Comments Did a visitor from Norway father a child in Ludington, Michigan around the year 1890?Share this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Historical photos A moment in time: Jølster 1890 March 9, 2017 Martin Roe Eidhammer 7407 Views 7 Comments Here is a picture capturing a moment in time.Share this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
History Video Wednesday: Water Wheel Sawmill in Bjørkedalen, Norway March 1, 2017 Martin Roe Eidhammer 4344 Views 0 Comments A reconstructed water powered saw mill with vertical frame.Share this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Historical photos Really old portraits February 9, 2017 Martin Roe Eidhammer 5417 Views 3 Comments It is always fun to find pictures to illustrate our family history. Not many of us find portraits of ancestorsShare this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
History Stories by and about Norwegian immigrants January 16, 2017 Martin Roe Eidhammer 4024 Views 4 Comments A visit to the Wisconsin Historical Society’s website brought up some interesting results.Share this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Historical photos Find old Norwegian photos on the web December 4, 2016 Martin Roe Eidhammer 10115 Views 5 Comments Here are a some websites where you can find old photos from NorwayShare this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
History The story of Gunder and Mari November 24, 2016 Lise Christin Walla 6128 Views 10 Comments Have you ever wondered how all the Norwegians ended up in America? It can be hard to imagine, but in theShare this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
