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Vesterheim company history timeline

1965

In 1965, the Norwegian-American Museum became an independent non-profit museum with its own staff and board of directors.

1967

Vesterhem's Folk Art School began in 1967 with two classes - Hardanger embroidery, taught by Carola Schmidt of Decorah, and rosemaling, taught by Sigmund Aarseth from Norway.

1969

Luther sold the building to Vesterheim for $1.00 in 1969.

1973

In 1973, the museum purchased land on Mill Street behind the main building for the future Heritage Park (initially called the Open Air Division).

1991

In 1991, the museum acquired legal title to that collection and the museum’s name was officially changed to “Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum.” Vesterheim means “western home” in Norwegian.

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