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03/14/2026

The Rootshús is moving forward.
After nearly eight years of planning and dreaming, Icelandic Roots is bringing a permanent home for Icelandic heritage to life. The Rootshús will house collections, artifacts, a library, and the stories of Icelandic settlement across North America. Groundbreaking is set for August 1, 2026, with the grand opening planned for July 31, 2027 during the Deuce of August Celebration in Mountain, North Dakota.
Read the full story in the newest issue of Lögberg-Heimskringla. Please share!

06/16/2025

The volunteer work crew did their yearly cleaning of the statue at Thingvalla Memorial Site. It was a beautiful North Dakota night and after washing, waxing and buffing, the statue is protected and beautiful for a anyone stopping by for a peaceful visit. The prairie garden is growing and hopefully there is rain in the near future to bring out the blooms.

05/23/2025

Memorial Day will be observed at Thingvalla Monday, May 26th at 11:30 am
Bjornson Sigfusson American Legion Post

05/05/2025

The natural prairie gardens at Thingvalla are normally burned off in early spring to allow new growth but Pembina County is in a fire ban and windy so today the debris was removed by volunteers Richard and Judy Geir and Kathy Thorlakson.
Volunteering can take many forms and always improves your community.

12/26/2024

Beauty and peace at Thingvalla Memorial Site and Cemetery on Christmas Eve 2024.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !
Gleðileg jól og farsælt nýtt ár !

12/13/2024

The first New Year's Eve celebration in 1875 at Willow Point, Manitoba involved a bonfire and elf dances. These traditions continue to this day in Iceland.

https://www.icelandicroots.com/post/a-bonfire-and-elf-dances-in-1875

11/02/2024

Thingvalla Cemetery is a cherished resting place and historical landmark. Recent grave marker restorations enhance its beauty and honor memories. Financial support is needed for these improvements. Please donate online at http://tiny.cc/u9zszz or mail checks to 12972 85th St NE, Edinburg, ND 58227. Every donation helps to continue preservation and upkeep. Thank you for supporting our heritage.

10/11/2024

Look at the difference! Wayne Coulthart of Grafton has an amazing process he is using to straighten the leaning stones at Thingvalla. He has completed 3 of those we identified and the difference is amazing! More photos to follow as he continues his work.

09/27/2024

The Thingvalla Cemetery board has identified several headstones that are in need of straightening. Here are pictures to indicate a few of the stones that are in need of work. The photos don´t completely show the extent of the lean and we are looking for a solution for the problem.

07/30/2024

Can't wait for The Deuce to start? It already has! Go on a self-guided tour of the area Icelandic Settlements. View the area cemeteries with Icelandic flags now in place honoring our ancestors born in Iceland. View a video display in the comment below. Here is the link to view and download the map:

https://www.thedeuce.org/viking-voyage-self-guided-tour-map

07/25/2024

"Many eyes go through the meadow, but few see the flowers in it."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
The wild flowers and native grasses are blooming at the Thingvalla Memorial Site Living Prairie Garden!.
This living prairie is symbolic of what our pioneer ancestors saw when they first arrived from Iceland and reminds us to look for beauty in the small and hidden places.

07/22/2024

Did you know that every year since the statue was installed after the tragic fire that burned Thingvalla Lutheran Church, this statue is washed, dried , waxed and then buffed to preserve the finish and prevent discoloration??
Volunteering for projects at your local cemetery or in your community makes a huge difference and is so satisfying. Consider what you might like to do to make a difference.

Address

Hwy 32
Mountain, ND

Website

https://www.icelandicroots.com/post/2012/07/11/thingvalla-lutheran-church

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