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 | 2015 Stevne – St. Cloud, MN | Valdres Samband/Vestlandslaget Combined StevneJune 18-20, 2015Kelly Inn – St. Cloud, Minnesota The first joint stevne of Valdres Samband and Vestlandslag was held on June 18-20, 2015 at the Kelly Inn in St. Cloud, … | Stevne, Stevne - 2015 | 2022/05/24 | 2022-05-24 15:51:45 |
| Dating the Medieval Churches in Valdres | More Reliable Dates for the Ages of Valdres Medieval Churches by Jahn Børe Jahnsen, reprinted from the Budstikken, May 2005 As a church historian I am asked over and over … | Churches | 2022/03/26 | 2022-03-26 03:36:47 | |
| Volbu Church | The old church was, of course, a Stave church and there were external galleries around the church in the 17th century. Volbu church was devoted to St Blasius, who was … | Churches | 2022/03/26 | 2022-03-26 03:29:57 | |
| Reinli Church | Reinli Church Origin Is Source of Legends Reprinted with permission from the Budstikken, December 1982. Before Christianity reached Valdres, the folk had their heathen gods and hov (temples) at which … | Churches | 2022/03/26 | 2022-03-26 03:23:11 | |
| Øye Stave Church | The church was first built in 1125, beside Vangsmjøsa. It was inundated by spring floods which unearthed corpses buried in the surrounding churchyward, so they moved the church. In the … | Churches | 2022/03/26 | 2022-03-26 03:15:15 | |
| The Churches of Nord Aurdal | Ulnes, Strand, Skrautval, Aurdal, Aurdal Mountain Church, Tisleidalen, Tingnes By Jahn Børe Jahnsen There are four old churches in North Aurdal: Ulnes, Strand, Skrautvål and Aurdal. These are churches which … | Churches | 2022/03/26 | 2022-03-26 03:03:01 | |
 | Lomen Church | Lomis Teppe Again Graces Altar in Lomen Church The Lomen church again has a Lomisteppe on the altar. Ever since the 1200’s or 1300’s such a weaving has adorned the … | Churches | 2021/09/06 | 2021-09-06 18:14:07 |
| Hegge Stave Church | Adventures of Judas Statue…Tale Hangs on Altarpiece of Hegge Stave Church Judas Iscariot is fallen! That is not news. It was recorded in the Bible two thousand years ago. But … | Churches | 2021/05/21 | 2021-05-21 02:28:06 | |
| Andrew Veblen, Samband Founder | Andrew Veblen was born in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin in 1848. He was typical of second generation immigrants who learned the language and customs of their home area in Norway and … | Memorials | 2021/05/21 | 2021-05-21 02:08:14 | |
| Valdres Fane | The Original Valdres Fane – used from 1923-1999 The Valdres Fane (our Samband banner) is on display in a prominent place at every stevne. It was presented to the Samband in … | Budstikken Article | 2021/05/21 | 2021-05-21 01:35:44 | |
| Hedal Stave Church | Lost for Centuries, Hedal Stave Church is Restored In all of Norway there are about two dozen stave churches and of these five are in Valdres: Hedal, Reinli, Lomen, Hegge … | Churches | 2021/05/11 | 2021-05-11 13:56:33 |
 | Scenes from the Immigrant Experience | By Bruce Weaver II Emigration from Northern Europe was a subject often depicted in the illustrated newspapers and magazines of the late 19th century. The cumulative result of this fascination … | Stories | 2021/05/10 | 2021-05-10 22:10:52 |
 | Bruflat and Etnedal | by Jahn Bore Jansen The present church at Bruflat, Etnedal was inaugrated in 1750 and moved to its present site in 1774. Before this church there was a timberlog church … | Churches | 2021/05/06 | 2021-05-06 13:32:44 |
 | Bagn Church | By Valdres standards the Bagn church is a new church, having served the community only two and one-half centuries! It was built in 1736 and was first painted with tar, … | Churches | 2021/05/06 | 2021-05-06 13:26:39 |
 | “Here Today Because of a Survival Story” | An indepth look at the sinking of the Steamer Atlantic in Lake Erie in 1852 including survivors stories from various Valdres immigrants. By Bruce Weaver It started as a long-distance … | Budstikken Article | 2021/05/06 | 2021-05-06 01:55:36 |
 | Church Books – Headings | An explanation of the column headings typically used in Norwegian kirkebokker (church records). Starting in 1750’s the church was required to keep all vital records including baptisms (births), marriages, confirmations, … | Budstikken Article | 2021/03/28 | 2021-03-28 21:12:38 |
| Lucky in Love | As I was growing up in California, I heard about Vang i Valdres where my great grandfather grew up in the late 1800s. In 1999, I began researching my family … | Budstikken Article | 2021/03/28 | 2021-03-28 03:04:50 | |
 | 2019 Stevne – Decorah IA | June 20-22, 2019 Luther College, Decorah, Iowa The Valdres Samband and the Vestlandslaget held a joint meeting at Luther College in Decorah Iowa. It was a memorable event. A quick … | Stevne | 2019/07/01 | 2019-07-01 18:34:58 |
 | 2018 Stevne – Alexandria, MN | In 2018, we held a combined Stevne with both the Valdres Samband and the Vestlandet Lag in Alexandria,Minnesota. This trip report was printed in the following issue of the Budstikken … | Stevne | 2018/07/01 | 2018-07-01 03:56:33 |
| 2017 Stevne – Shoreview MN | Our third Valdres Samband/Vestlandslag joint steve was held June 15 – 17, 2017 at the Best Western Plus in Shoreview, MN. On the 14th, the eve of the stevne, an … | Stevne | 2017/07/01 | 2017-07-01 01:10:09 | |
| 2006 Stevne – Willmar, MN | June 16 – 17 at Best Western Plus/Willmar Conference Center Article extract about Stevne from Dec 2016 issue of Budstikken. The second Valdres Samband/Vestlandslag combined stevne was held June 16 … | Stevne | 2016/12/01 | 2016-12-01 15:01:00 | |
| Narvestad’s Legacy will be Remembered | By Kathy Velde Staff writer, Published in the Granite Falls Advocate TributeThursday, November 6, 2008 4:50 PM CSTCarl and Amy Narvestad’s love of life is a legacy that will carry the … | Memorials | 2008/11/06 | 2008-11-06 01:56:00 | |
| Remembering Betty Rockswold – Samband Genealogist | Genealogist Betty Rockswold (1922-2009) Excerpts from the article by Aaron Hanson Published in the Budstikken, May 2008 Betty was a member of the Samband for 29 years, and served as its … | Memorials | 2008/05/01 | 2008-05-01 02:02:00 | |
| Hilda Sophie Kringstad: 1914 – 2007 | Hilda Sophie Kringstad, a member of the Valdres Samband for nearly 75 years, serving on the board of directors for over 45 of those years, died July 6, 2007 in … | Memorials | 2007/12/01 | 2007-12-01 01:47:00 | |
 | 2007 Stevne – Decorah IA | June 21-23, 2007Winnishiek Hotel and Vesterheim MuseumDecorah, Iowa One hundred and eight people gathered in Decorah for the 2007 Stevne. Chaired by Michael Bergan, it offered great opportunities to savor … | Stevne | 2007/07/01 | 2007-07-01 14:29:00 |
| 2006 Stevne – Northfield, MN | Throughout the stevne, members were treated to a wonderful display of memorabilia by the Preservation Committee. Over $224 was raised by the sail of “gently used” NAHA publications. Stephen Wills … | Stevne | 2006/07/01 | 2006-07-01 01:58:31 | |
| 2005 Stevne – Willmar MN | Approximately 135 members gathered for the 106th anniversary stevne of the Valdres Samband at the Willmar (MN) Conference Center. David and Kari Kringstad and Diane Lerohl greeted attendees at the … | Stevne | 2005/12/01 | 2005-12-01 01:45:00 | |
| 2004 Stevne – Fargo, SD | Approximately 125 members gathered for the 105th anniversary stevne of the Valdres Samband. At the registration table, one of the first things members noticed was a large banner on the … | Stevne | 2004/12/01 | 2004-12-01 01:37:00 | |
| 2003 Stevne – Eau Claire, WI | What do you get when you mix aquavit, apricots, amd rømmegraut? The sweet concoction that was served at the banquet on Saturday evening! The same sweetness can be said of … | Stevne | 2003/12/01 | 2003-12-01 01:29:00 | |
| 2002 Stevne – Sioux Falls SD | The 2002 Stevne was held from June 20-22 at the Oaks Hotel and Convention Center in Sioux Falls SD. Thursday Many Samband members participated in an afternoon tour of the … | Stevne | 2002/12/01 | 2002-12-01 01:25:00 | |
| 2001 Stevne – Decorah IA | The 2001 stevne took place from June 14 to 16 on the campus of Luther College, with coordinated visits to the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum. For only the third time in … | Stevne | 2001/12/01 | 2001-12-01 03:52:00 | |
| 2000 Stevne – St.Cloud MN | The 101st anniversary stevne of the Valdres Samband took place in St. Cloud, Minn., from June 22-24, 2000. A total of 222 people registered for the event, and 186 signed … | Stevne | 2000/12/01 | 2000-12-01 03:47:00 | |
 | 100 Years of Stevne | Dates and places of the first 100 years of Valdres Samband stevner from 1899 – 1998 YearLocation YearLocation1899Minnehaha Park MN1949Minneapolis MN1900Minnehaha Park, Minneapolis MN1950Minneapolis MN1901Como Park, St. Paul MN1951Granite Falls MN1902Como … | Stevne | 1998/07/01 | 1998-07-01 04:39:05 |
 | Hore (Hurum) Restoration | It was a festive occasion in the highest degree for all of Valdres and especially or the congregation of Hore church, when that was dedicated June 14-15. The occasion marked … | Churches | 1980/12/21 | 1980-12-21 02:28:00 |