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Crossings 200: Bicentennial Commemoration of Norwegian Migration to America | A large effort is underway, both in Norway and North America, to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the first organized direct emigration from Norway to America in 1825. Many groups … | Budstikken Article | 2024/10/25 | 2024-10-25 15:19:35 | |
2024 Stevne, Minneapolis MN | The Valdres Samband 2024 Annual Stevne will be held in Minneapolis. We are celebrating our 125th anniversary of the first Stevne. We have a great lineup of speakers on both … | Stevne | 2024/06/26 | 2024-06-26 18:17:37 | |
2023 Stevne – Starbuck MN | From Becky Wood, Dec 2023 Our 2023 Stevne in Starbuck was a success. We had fun. We laughed; thank you David Engen! I have been told 77 people attended. The food … | Stevne | 2023/06/26 | 2023-06-26 18:49:03 | |
2022 Stevne – Edina MN | September 16, 2022 – September 17, 2022 The Valdres Samband annual Stevne is back in 2022 and will be a two day event held in Edina MN. The events will be held … | Stevne | 2022/06/26 | 2022-06-26 19:03:57 | |
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 | |
2016 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 | |
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 | 2015/12/24 | 2015-12-24 15:51:45 | |
2014 Stevne, Albert Lea MN | Generations Teaching Generations June 19-21, 2014 Albert Lea, Minnesota The 2014 Valdres Samband stevne will be held at the America’s Best Value Inn in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Because of the trip … | Stevne | 2014/07/26 | 2014-07-26 19:52:18 | |
2013 Stevne, Willmar MN | 2013 Stevne Willmar MN The 2013 Valdres Samband stevne was held at the Holiday Inn & Conference Center in Willmar, Minnesota. This year’s gathering included a bus tour, seminars, traditional … | Stevne | 2013/06/26 | 2013-06-26 19:58:54 | |
2012 Stevne, Eau Claire WI | 2012 Stevne | Stevne | 2012/06/27 | 2012-06-27 15:34:20 | |
2011 Stevne, St. Cloud MN | 2011 Stevne Schedule Thursday, June 9th 9 AM – 5:30 PM Genealogy and Memorabilia 9 AM – 5 PM Arts, Crafts and Book Sales Vendor List … | Stevne | 2011/06/27 | 2011-06-27 16:31:45 | |
2010 Stevne, LaCrosse WI | 2010 Stevne Schedule of Events Thursday, June 24, 2010 Friday, June 25, 2010 8:30 AM – Noon1:30 PM – 5:00 PM Registration 8:45 AM – 5:30 PM Registration 9:00 AM … | Stevne | 2010/06/27 | 2010-06-27 16:41:29 | |
2009 Stevne, Plymouth, MN | 2009 Stevne Friday, June 19, 2009 Saturday, June 20, 2009 8:30 AM-12:30PM Registration 8:45 AM – 2:00 PM Registration 9 AM – 5:30 PM Genealogy & Memorabilia 9:00 AM … | Stevne | 2009/06/27 | 2009-06-27 16:56:20 | |
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 | |
2008 Stevne, Austin MN | Heading Title Stevne Schedule Thursday, June 26 2008 9:30 – 1:00 Registration 5:00 – 6:00 Registration 10:00 – 5:00 Genealogy & Memorabilia 10:00 – 5:00 Arts, Crafts, and Book Sales … | Stevne | 2008/06/27 | 2008-06-27 17:01:08 | |
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 | One hundred and eight people gathered in Decorah for the 2007 Stevne. Chaired by Michael Bergan, it offered great opportunities to savor Decorah and the one-of-a-kind Vesterheim Museum. The Hotel … | 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 ID | 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 … | Stevne | 2002/06/27 | 2002-06-27 18:52:32 | |
2001 Stevne – Decorah IA | Reprinted with permission from December 2001 Budstikken By Aaron Hanson For only the third time in its 102 year history, the Valdres Samband held its annual stevne in Decorah, Iowa. … | Stevne | 2001/12/01 | 2001-12-01 01:25:00 | |
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 | |
1999 Stevne, Willmar MN | By Aaron Hanson Re-printed with permission from the Budstikken, December 1999 The 100th anniversary stevne of the Valdres Samband took place in Willmar, Minnesota, from Thursday, June 10, through Saturday, … | Stevne | 1999/06/27 | 1999-06-27 19:28:07 | |
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 |