From Fjords to Prairies: Norwegians in Rock County (adults)

Schedule

Tue Apr 14 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Hedberg Public Library | Janesville, WI

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Presented by Dana Kelly, Norwegian American Genealogical Center & Naeseth Library
Learn about Wisconsin’s early Norwegian settlements, starting with Rock County’s Jefferson Prairie in 1838. Explore the conditions in Norway, migration to Wisconsin, and the communities these immigrants created in Luther Valley, Koshkonong, and beyond.
Part of the America’s 250-Rock County program series.
No registration necessary.
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Hedberg Public Library, 316 S Main St,Janesville,WI,United States

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