Norwegian-American Historical Association

10/02/2026

📣 LAST CALL! Register today for NAHA’s 2026 Biennial Meeting!

Join us Saturday, October 10, at St. Olaf College for a full day of learning, conversation, and community at the Norwegian American Historical Association’s biennial meeting.

Our theme this year is “Norwegian America in Conflict: War, Identity, and Public Memory.” The program will feature engaging presentations from Ann Legreid, Kristin Risley, and Anders Bo Rasmussen, along with lunch, updates from NAHA leadership, and the election of new board members.

Whether you’re a longtime NAHA member, a history enthusiast, or simply interested in Norwegian-American history, we’d love to have you with us!

Register today: https://naha.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/28945

Join us for NAHA’s 2026 Biennial Meeting!

We’re gathering Saturday, October 10, at St. Olaf College for a day of learning, conversation, and connection with fellow history enthusiasts.

This year’s theme is Norwegian America in Conflict: War, Identity, and Public Memory.

The day will feature three engaging presentations, lunch together, updates from NAHA leadership, and the election of new board members.

Come learn, connect, and support the work of the Norwegian American Historical Association. We hope to see you there!

Register today: https://naha.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/28945

09/14/2026

Two research fellowships are available for 2027 from the Norwegian American Historical Association. Learn more at norwegianamericanhistory.org/fellowships-and-awards/

Archives Fellowship—Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, NAHA can offer an annual award of up to $3,000 for a specific research project. This fellowship promotes exploration to achieve new understandings of the Norwegian-American experience. Preference will be given to topics that are outlined in the association’s research prospectus and rely heavily on collections in the NAHA archives.

Publications Fellowship—An annual award of up to $2,500 is available for research in the field of Norwegian-American studies. While a candidate may propose any topic, priority will go to topics that meet the goals of our research prospectus. Applications will also be evaluated for their potential to produce work publishable by NAHA.

The deadline for both of these fellowships is October 1, 2026, and awards will be made in early January 2027.

08/28/2026

The Norwegian American Historical Association extends its deepest sympathies to the people of Norway and the Norwegian Royal Family following the passing of His Majesty King Harald V.

As we join others in mourning his loss, we also reflect on the enduring connections between Norway and the United States. For generations, migration, family, culture, and shared history have created bonds that continue to connect people across the Atlantic.

Today we stand with the people of Norway and the Norwegian-American community in remembering King Harald’s life, service, and legacy.

08/27/2026

Join us for NAHA’s 2026 Biennial Meeting!

We’re gathering Saturday, October 10, at St. Olaf College for a day of learning, conversation, and connection with fellow history enthusiasts.

This year’s theme is Norwegian America in Conflict: War, Identity, and Public Memory.

The day will feature three engaging presentations, lunch together, updates from NAHA leadership, and the election of new board members.

Come learn, connect, and support the work of the Norwegian American Historical Association. We hope to see you there!

Register today: https://naha.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/28945

05/29/2026

Join us on Thursday, July 30, at 3:00 pm CST for a special online event with Freia Serafina Titland.

Across North America, many Norwegian-American families are rediscovering forgotten or hidden elements of their ancestral past. Among these histories are connections to the Sámi. Yet for generations, Sámi identity was often silenced or obscured due to assimilation policies, social stigma, and pressures to conform to dominant national identities.

This webinar explores the historical roots of that silence and the contemporary journeys of rediscovery now taking place among descendants in the diaspora.

Learn more and register today at https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/events/

05/17/2026

Gratulerer med dagen! 🇳🇴 Happy Syttende Mai!

Today, Norway celebrates the signing of its constitution at Eidsvoll Manor. On May 17, 1814, Norway declared itself an independent kingdom, marking a defining moment in the nation’s history and identity. Wishing everyone a joyful celebration of Norwegian heritage and independence!

05/08/2026

Today marks the anniversary of Norway’s liberation from German occupation at the end of World War II on May 8, 1945. After five years of occupation, Norwegians across the country celebrated the return of freedom and sovereignty.

These photographs and film come from the Campbell Norsgaard Collection, recently digitized as part of our WWII Digitization Project. Norsgaard documented the experiences of Norwegians during the war and in exile, preserving visual records of a generation shaped by conflict and resistance.

04/22/2026

Call for Abstracts: Rolvaag Reconsidered

Submission Period: April 22-May 31, 2026

In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the publication of O.E. Rolvaag’s Giants in the Earth, the Norwegian American Historical Association seeks contributions to an edited volume reconsidering Rolvaag and his life’s works to be published in 2027.

Articles in the volume can address this topic from a variety of analytical and disciplinary perspectives, and may have a biographical, literary, and/or historical focus. Topics that extend our understanding of the Norwegian-American experience through analyzing Rolvaag and his writings in the context of new historical eras, new geographical areas, cross-cultural encounters, and/or innovative applications of theoretical models are particularly encouraged.

To learn more, please visit: https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/call-for-abstracts-rolvaag-reconsidered/

04/16/2026

Join us on Tuesday, April 21, at 3:30 pm CST for a special commemorative event honoring the 150th anniversary of the birth of legendary author and St. Olaf educator, Ole Rølvaag!

Presented by NAHA and the St. Olaf Norwegian Department, this event features research and insights from the students of NORWEGIAN 373: America Fever. Come discover who Rølvaag was, the “fever” that brought him to America, and why St. Olaf Library proudly bears his name.

Register today: https://naha.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/27211