Livsreise - Life's Journey

Events

The Norwegian Crop: Tobacco Raising in Wisconsin

Long before the days of anti-smoking campaigns, tobacco raising was not only a matter of Norwegian pride in some Wisconsin communities, but also a crop that enabled immigrants to make […]

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Waldemar Ager and the Norwegian-American Eau Claire

Waldemar Theodor Ager was born at Frederikstad, in Østfold, Norway. He grew up nearby in Grssvik, just across the river Glomma. He was the son of Martinius Mathisen Ager (1834–1894) […]

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Edvard Grieg Chorus of Madison to perform at Livsreise

As a feature of Stoughton's Fall Destination Weekend, the Edvard Grieg Chorus of Madison will be performing at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday October 26,  in the auditorium at Livsreise.  They […]

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“My Valley Home”-Departing Snertingdal

Judy Scott Judy is a 3rd generation American, born in Tacoma, Washington, whose grandfather, Kristian Moller, was born at a wood and grist mill in Snertingdal, Norway.   Christian Miller became […]

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