Living History for Families - Ole Olesen and the Immigrant Trunk

Name: Living History for Families - Ole Olesen and the Immigrant Trunk
Start: 2026-05-09T10:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-09T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Norway House

Schedule

Sat May 09 2026 at 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Norway House | Minneapolis, MN

How did a Norwegian immigrant family in the 1800s pack their trunk? Roger Hellesvig, as Ole Olesen, explains and packs for a voyaging family
About this Event

Enjoy an hour of stories about Norwegian culture, learn a few words in Norwegian, and learn what it was like to immigrate to the United States in the mid-1800s. What is the most important thing to pack in your family's ONE shared trunk that you can bring on the boat? What happened to all the things you had to leave behind? Why are round-top trunks better than a flat-top trunk?

Re-enactor Roger Hellesvig becomes Ole Olesen, a Norwegian immigrant, who tells how his family planned and packed for their voyage to the United States. This presentation is for all ages. After questions from the audience, all are invited to view the Saga Center at Norway House, an interactive display highlighting modern Norway and its connection to the United States. The Saga Center is included in your ticket price.

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