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19th Century Programs brings 1800's history to life through programs that entertain and educate.

The most prominent program is An Immigrant's Tale: a program of 1800's Norwegian immigration.

04/12/2022

Current Events Calendar

Bloomington River Rendezvous -
September 21-24. Open to the public on September 24 from 10AM to 5 PM.

01/12/2019

What a wonderful way to start the new year by presenting my immigrant program to the residents of Vernon Terrace.
It was a good turnout Wednesday afternoon, with some great questions and sharing after the program.

Programs scheduled for 2019:
March 9 - Saga Klubben, noon program
April 9 - Headwater Center for Lifelong Learning, Park Rapids, MN, 2:00 program.
April 10- Program in Bagley, MN
May 8-12 - The Past Passed Here, Chippewa Falls, WI
June 21-22 - Hjemkost Festival, Moorhead, MN
October 3-6 - Big Island Rendezvous, Albert Lea, MN

Interested in having a program? Contact me at [email protected].

11/11/2018

I had a wonderful time presenting my program, on European immigration, to Riccori school in Cold Spring, MN, this past Thursday. It has always been enjoyable to work with these students over the years. Thank you, Riccori, for the opportunity.

10/02/2018

Next stop Big Island Rendezvous and Festival. Will be arriving on Wednesday. See you there!

Current events scheduled:
Oct. 4-7 - Big Island Rendezvous and Festival, Bancroft Bay Park, Albert Lea, MN
October 16 - Clearbrrok Gonvick School, MN
Nov. 8 - Rocori Schoo, Coldspring, MN
Jan. 9, 2019 - Vernon Terrace of Edina, Edina, MN, 3 PM
Feb. 19, 2019 - Westridge of Mn Sr. Center, Minnetonka, MN

Still scheduling programs for 2018 and 2019.

09/22/2018

Wonderful week at the Bloomington River Rendezvous. The students were so well behaved and engaged in the subject matter. Unfortunately, Thursday was called off due to the rain.
Next event, Big Island Rendezvous and Festival. See you there.

Scheduled Events:
Oct. 4-7 - Big Island Rendezvous and Festival, Albert Lea, MN
Oct. 16-17 - Clearwater county, MN.
Nov. - Coldspring, MN
Jan. 9, 2019 - Vernon Terrace of Edina, Edina, MN., 3PM Performance.
Feb. 19, 2019 - Westrideg of Mn Sr. Center, Minnetonka, MN, 2:00 PM Performance.
June 21-22, 2019 - Hjemkost Scandinavian Festival, Moorhead, MN
October 3-6, 2019 - BIg Island Rendezvous and Festival, Albert Lea, MN

08/18/2018

Looking forward to the busy fall season:
September 8-9 - Laura Ingalls Wilder Festival, Pepin, WI
September 17-21 - Bloomington River Rendezvous, Pond Dakota Mission Park, Bloomington, MN - Open to the public on Thursday evening.
October 4-7 - Big Island Rendezvous and Festival, Albert Lea, MN - Open to the public all day on October 6 & 7.
October 17 - Clearwater County, MN (place of program has not been set.)
January 9, 2019 - Vernon Terrace of Edina, Edina, MN, 3:00 PM program.
February 19, 2019 - Westridge of Minnesota Senior Center, Minnetonka, MN - 2:00 PM program.

Still looking for additional places to give my program, An Immigrant's Tale, a program on 19th Century Norwegian immigration.

08/03/2018

Need something to do on Monday, August 6? Come to Target Field for the Minnesota Expo. If you are in charge of planning activities for your school, after school activities, social clubs, senior groups, etc. this is the place you ought to be. Doors open at 9 AM.

I'll be marketing for the Big Island Festival and Rendezvous and for 19th Century Programs.

See you there!

06/30/2018

Looking forward to presenting An Immigrant's Tale at the Walnut Grove Family Festival on Saturday, July 7. My program is scheduled for 1 PM and 4 PM.

The other two dates for the festival are Saturdays, July 14 and July 21.

06/26/2018

Had a wonderful weekend starting off at a Stevne, for few hours, in Alexandria. That evening I went to a museum meeting in Fergus Falls. Wonderful exhibits in their building. The next day it was off to Hjemkost Festival in Moorhead, MN. I had many successful networking opportunities. It was a full, wonderful weekend.

Events Scheduled:
July 7, 14, & 21 - Walnut Grove Family Festival, Walnut Grove, MN
July 8 - Boynjulson & Rennion Reunion, Canton, SD
July 13 - 7 Lag Stevne, Willmar Conference Center, Willmar, MN, 4:00 PM performance.
July 15 - Living History Festival, Olmsted County, Rochester, MN
July 26-28 - Nordic Fest, Decorah, IA
August 1 - Judging Meeker County 4-H exhibits, Litchfield, MN
August 8 - Minnesota Expo
August 9-10 - Tre Lag Stevne, Holiday Inn, Austin, MN
August 26 - Wedding in Lutsen, MN
Sept 17-21 - Bloomington River Rendezvous, Pond Dakota Heritage Park, Bloomington, MN
August 4-7 - Big Island Rendezvous & Festival, Albert Lea, MN
August 17 - Clearwater County, MN

If I am in your area, and you are looking for a program or have an event going on in the area, please let me know.

06/10/2018

It is time to update my summer event calendar. I am still looking for additional opportunities, especially when I am already in that area.

June 18-20 - Classes through SORLA for CEUs.
June 21 - Marketing program at Vestlandslag/Valdras Samband Stevne, Holiday Inn, Alexandria, MN
June 22-23 - Marketing program at Hjemkost Festival, Moorhead, MN
June 27 - Program for Lake Crystal Community Ed, Lake Crystal, MN, noon.
July 7, 14, & 21 - 2 Programs each day, Walnut Grove Family Festival, Walnut Grove, MN
July 8 - Program at a reunion in Canton, SD
July 13 - Program at 7-Lag Stevne, Wilmar Conference Center, Best Western, Willmar, MN, 4:00 PM
July 15 - Hosting school house at Living History Festival, Olmsted County Museum, Rochester, MN
July 26-28 - Hosting in a log cabin at Vesterheim during Nordic Fest, Decorah, IA
August 1 - judging 4-H exhibits in Meeker County, Litchfield, MN
August 8 - Marketing at MN Expo.
August 9-10 - Marketing at Tre Lag, Holiday Inn, Austin, MN
August 26 - Nieces wedding in Lutsen, MN
September 17 - 21 - Bloomington River Rendezvous, Dakota Pond House, Bloomington, MN
October 4-7 - Big Island Rendezvous and Festival, Albert Lea, MN
October 17 - Clearwater County Program, MN

For more information contact me on Facebook or email me at [email protected].

05/19/2018

Had a wonderful time sharing the Immigrant story with the Sons of Norway members in Windom, MN, on Thursday evening. To add to pleasure it was nice to see and visit with Norm and Connie Peterson. The program was at the Historical Society. If in Windom you may want to check this building out.

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