Norwegian American Genealogical Center

09/10/2026

Ready to learn Norwegian? Join us online this fall!

NAGC is offering two live Norwegian language courses via Zoom this fall:

- Intermediate Norwegian –
- Beginning Norwegian –

September–November 2026
Online via Zoom
Classes recorded and shared with students each week
Class size limited to 10 participants
$150 members | $175 non-members
Instructor: Johanne Grinde

All are welcome! Find the full class details and register at https://nagcnl.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents
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Discovering, Preserving, & Sharing Norwegian and Norwegian-American Family History

09/01/2026

📚 Free Norwegian History eBook -- September 3–7!

Looking for a little Norwegian history to add to your reading list?

From September 3–7, To My Beloved Norwegian Countrymen: The Story of Nils Trulsen Bru and the Making of Modern Norway by Nordahl Brue will be available as a free eBook download on Amazon.

The author, an NAGC member, tells the story of his ancestor, Nils Trulsen Bru, and his connection to the making of modern Norway.

📖 Free eBook: September 3–7
Author: Nordahl Brue
📚 Available on: Amazon

Take advantage of the free download during the offer window and download here: https://www.amazon.com/My-Beloved-Norwegian-Countrymen-Trulsen-ebook/dp/B0HFC6ZPQZ/ref=sr_1_1?nsdOptOutParam=true&sr=8-1

08/29/2026

Join us this fall for our Norwegian Language courses, held in person at NAGC and instructed by Marcia Lund.

Learning Norwegian in person is a great way to build your language skills while connecting with others who share an interest in Norwegian culture, history, and heritage.

Benefits of learning Norwegian in-person include:
- Connecting with others who have traveled to Norway
- Practicing Norwegian expressions and dialogues one-on-one
- Building vocabulary with written assignments and sharing them
- Simulating ordinary experiences – buying groceries or navigating Oslo
- Working together to learn the rules of grammar
- Making discoveries about the history and culture of Norway
- Reading books, comics, and singing songs together
- Drinking coffee together and sharing stories

Visit our website to learn more and register!
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https://nagcnl.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F51202

08/28/2026

With deepest condolences, we honor the life and legacy of His Majesty King Harald V. May his memory live on through the people and nation he served. 🕊️🇳🇴

08/12/2026

Join us this fall for our Norwegian Language courses, held in person at NAGC and instructed by Marcia Lund.
Learning Norwegian in person is a great way to build your language skills while connecting with others who share an interest in Norwegian culture, history, and heritage.

Benefits of learning Norwegian in-person include:
- Connecting with others who have traveled to Norway
- Practicing Norwegian expressions and dialogues one-on-one
- Building vocabulary with written assignments and sharing them
- Simulating ordinary experiences – buying groceries or navigating Oslo
- Working together to learn the rules of grammar
- Making discoveries about the history and culture of Norway
- Reading books, comics, and singing songs together
- Drinking coffee together and sharing stories

Visit our website to learn more and register!
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https://nagcnl.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F51202

08/05/2026

Join us this fall for our Norwegian Language courses, held in person at NAGC and instructed by Marcia Lund.

Learning Norwegian in person is a great way to build your language skills while connecting with others who share an interest in Norwegian culture, history, and heritage.

Benefits of learning Norwegian in-person include:
- Connecting with others who have traveled to Norway
- Practicing Norwegian expressions and dialogues one-on-one
- Building vocabulary with written assignments and sharing them
- Simulating ordinary experiences – buying groceries or navigating Oslo
- Working together to learn the rules of grammar
- Making discoveries about the history and culture of Norway
- Reading books, comics, and singing songs together
- Drinking coffee together and sharing stories

Visit our website to learn more and register!
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https://nagcnl.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents

07/16/2026

Recent discovery in Norway! 🪙

A rare silver coin dating back more than 900 years has been discovered in Norway. Minted during the reign of King Magnus Barefoot, the coin is one of only about 100 known examples. Researchers also believe it was worn as jewelry, adding another chapter to its remarkable history.

Read the full story here: https://archaeology.org/news/2026/07/13/rare-medieval-coin-identified-in-norway/

07/10/2026

🇳🇴 Who's cheering for Norway this Saturday? ⚽

Whether your connection to Norway comes through your family history, language, culture, or travels, we're excited to cheer on Norway as they take on England!

💙❤️🤍 Will you be watching the match? Tell us where you'll be cheering from!

07/02/2026

📚🇳🇴 A new shipment of bygdebøker has arrived from Norway!

Bygdebøker are local history and genealogy books that preserve the stories of Norwegian communities and families. They are an incredible resource for anyone exploring their Norwegian roots.

07/01/2026