Laying the Foundation for Norway House

913 East Franklin Avenue,Minneapolis MN 55404

24 January, 2022

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Help us lay a solid foundation for Norway House by bringing soil from your hometown. It's important that Norway House, like any good house, has a solid foundation to build upon. Much of our pride and our connections to Norway today were forged by the immigrants who came to settle in the United States. Many had very little to start with, but nonetheless, built sustainable and supportive communities throughout the country. We'd like to honor your roots in these early stages of our building process. On January 24th, at 10:00am, we invite you to bring a jar or cup of soil from your hometown--the place that raised you--to pour into the foundation of Norway House. The names of each town or city will be recognized near the entrance of the building. Help us ensure a solid ground for all who visit in the years to come. RSVP using the link above so we have an idea of how many people to expect and the cities and towns that will be represented. NORWAY HOUSE CONNECTS THE UNITED STATES WITH CONTEMPORARY NORWAY THROUGHARTS | BUSINESS | CULTURE As the window to contemporary Norway, Norway House is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization that partners with businesses, organizations, and the community to celebrate a shared heritage. Norway House is a destination for the community with over 40,000 visitors annually. The big, blue Albert Quie Education Center opened its doors at 913 Franklin Ave, Minneapolis in May of 2015, strategically adjacent to Mindekirken, the Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church in the Ventura Village neighborhood. The location boasts a rich and diverse residential history.  Through our programs—which include the Galleri at Norway House, Minnesota Peace Initiative, and the Edvard Grieg Society of Minnesota—you can experience contemporary art, design, and music. Visitors can engage in discussion about important topics that share links to Norway and the global community.  We serve not only as a center for our programming, but also as a convening space and resource for our business and non-profit partners, locally and globally. In 2017, Norway House was honored with a gift of $5 million in matching grants from the State of Minnesota to expand the current Norway House campus around the entire block. Together, with Mindekirken, The Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church, this block will solidify it's status as the cultural center for Norwegians in America.