Giants of the Earth Heritage Center
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 Giants of the Earth Heritage Center at the historic Ballard Hotel | |
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| Established | 2009 |
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| Location | 163 West Main Street, Spring Grove, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 43°33′38″N 91°38′18″W / 43.56067°N 91.63843°W |
| Type | History |
| Website | https://giantsoftheearth.org |
The Giants of the Earth Heritage Center is a non-profit historical society located in Spring Grove, Minnesota, which is known for being the state's first Norwegian settlement.[1] Established in 2009, the center's mission is to honor, preserve, and interpret the history and heritage of the people from Spring Grove's Norwegian Ridge in southeastern Minnesota.[2]
Programs and services[edit]
The center offers a variety of programs and services, including:
- Genealogy services: They can help people explore their family histories, create family trees, connect with relatives, and preserve family stories and artifacts.
- Educational programs: They offer educational programs on a variety of topics related to history, culture, and genealogy. These programs are designed for people of all ages.[3]
- Community events: They host a variety of community events throughout the year, such as festivals, lectures, and workshops.
- The center also has a gallery that exhibits the history and culture of Spring Grove Norwegian Ridge area.[4]
Exhibit "Peter, Ola, and Per"[edit]
"Peter, Ola, and Per" opened March 16, 2023. The exhibit explores cartoonist Peter J. Rosendahl, and his Norwegian-American comic strip "Han Ola og han Per" that chronicled the lives and adventures the adventures of two Norwegians who immigrated to America.[5] The comic strip ran from 1918 until 1935.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "Norwegian Immigration to Minnesota | MNopedia". www.mnopedia.org. Retrieved 2024-03-10.
- ^ jchristenson@winonadailynews.com, Jerome Christenson | (2011-07-17). "Day trip: Decorah, Spring Grove offer all things Norwegian". La Crosse Tribune. Retrieved 2024-03-10.
- ^ "Reminiscing old-time experiences with Giants of the Earth". hometownsource.com. 2020-02-26. Retrieved 2024-03-10.
- ^ "About Giants". Giants of the Earth Heritage Center. Retrieved 2024-03-10.
- ^ "Phase 3 Exhibit Production: "Peter, Ola, and Per; A Creative Heritage"". Minnesota's Legacy. Retrieved 2024-03-10.
- ^ "Han Ola og han Per". www.hadelandlag.org. Retrieved 2024-03-10.