July 10-12, 2003

"Rivers and Trails"

Winona State University, Winona MN

Winona is an old city full of history. It has one of the largest collections of Victorian commercial architecture in the area with more than 100 sites on the national Historical Register. Some call the city the "Stained Glass" capital of the nation. Five companies still produce stained glass windows. Its history as a river port and lumber center brought wealth and splendor to the city. From Garvin Heights Park 575 feet above the Mississippi River, one can see 50 miles of the river. The scenic drive to Winona along the Mississippi (both upstream and downstream) is a delight.

Along with a full schedule of classes and presentations, research opportunities in the genealogy room, and vendors offering a wide selection of Norse crafts and books, the stevne was packed with interesting things to do and see!

THURSDAY JULY 10

Steamboat River Cruise board JULIA BELLE SWAIN at waterfront (brunch)
Leave for golf at Drugan's Castle Mound Golf Club Holmen, WI
Movie "Cool and Crazy" Student Activity Center

FRIDAY JULY 11

Rural Interest Tours (Amish, Fillmore Co. Historical Center, lunch)
City tour (Stained glass company & city buildings)
Organ concert and church tour CENTRAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Slide Show: History of Whitewater Watershed
Afternoon Program

   Christine Midelfort , Story of early Norwegian Doctors
   Slide Show "Vikings in Istanbul" Pastor Ron Nowland
Evening Program
   Wergeland Dancers Norwegian folk dances - youth group
   Winona fiddlers Scandinavian tunes youth group
   Janet Martin, humorist and author

SATURDAY JULY 12

Rural Church Tours (Early Norwegian Churches, Peterson Museum, lunch )
Banquet & Evening Program
   Bunad Parade
   Tina & Lena