Nordic Spirit Classics Second Friday Series – Friday, June 9, 2023
Second Friday Double Header Please join us for two short classics from the “Scandinavians in the Old West” and “Nordic Explorers” Nordic Spirit Symposia. The Three Lucky Swedes Hear the story of the “Three Lucky Swedes” (one was Norwegian), who were credited with the gold discovery in 1898 that launched the Nome gold rush. Learn…
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The Ships That Built the West by Olaf T. Engvig A virtual presentation on How the “Scandinavian Navy” Built the West. 19th century Scandinavian immigrants settling the Midwestern prairies are well-known. Not so well known but extremely important are the Scandinavians who captained and crewed the lumber schooners that helped build the West — that brought…
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Sankta Lucia Celebration From Gränna, Sweden Sankta Lucia celebrations are a delightful December tradition in Sweden. By popular demand, Nordic Spirit Second Friday will show the outstanding and enchanting 2019 Gränna, Sweden, Sankta Lucia program.
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