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NORSE IN TUCSON
We are a Non-Profit 501 (c) (3) Cultural Organization
Why Norse in Tucson Matters:
Preserve Traditions; Keeps customs alive for future generations
Promotes Diversity: Fosters understanding and respect for different cultures
Educates: Offers engaging insights into Scandinavian history and traditions
Strengthens Community: Brings people together, enhancing community bonds.
Velkommen to your Norse connection
in the desert.
Norse in Tucson meets at
Dove of Peace Lutheran Church, 665 W Roller Coaster Rd, Tucson, AZ
We will post all and future dates on this WebPage
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NEWS from "NORSE IN TUCSON"
Our Dates for General meetings 2024/2025
November 16 for a SPECIAL EVENT
Scandinavian JULEFEST and Market
, December 8, 2024 Christmas Party Potluck
Ham furnished by Norse in tucson.
February 16. and May 17, 2025
Look for updates about what we will be
doing on these dates-
Some Big Surprises await all of you!
April was ELECTION MONTH for us.
Members voted on officers and Board Members
and the following were voted on by members and were installed on 18 May for a 2 year term.
Officers are
Larry Jensen-*President (since 2019)
Mel Molstad - *Vice President
Phyllis Gracy - *Secretary, and Membership chair
Erina Satre - *Treasurer
Board Members
Jerry Rucks-Board Member
John & Jean Payne - Board Members
Ernest De La Vara - Board Member
Raymond Gonzales - Board Member
Palmer Molstad - Board Member
Board Members at Large and Advisors Seated Larry Jensen- Left to Right is **Gretche Carew Phyllis Gracy, Raymond Gonzales, Ernie De La Vara ** John & Jean Payne (not pictured- Mel Molstad and Palmer Mostad and Jerry Rucks, Gretchen Carew )
* Denotes Officer/ **Advisory Board Member
We will still be accepting paid members for 2024 all through this year.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone turn out, Remember it's YOUR CLUB
Be a part of it by attending meetings and getting
to know each other-Attend and be a part of YOUR Norse in Tucson Club
WHO ARE WE?
We are a diverse network of Norse and Norse-Americans living here in Tucson and Southern Arizona. Anyone with an interest in Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland) is welcome to join with us. Founded as a registered non-profit organization, our club has been connecting our community and promoting our rich national and cultural heritage and in 2025 we will celebrate our 50th Anniversary.
If you are looking to connect with your heritage, practice your language skills, meet new friends, explore Nordic culture, and more — drop us a line or stop by our next event! We host family-friendly events throughout the year
celebrating our rich cultural heritage and current events.
Why our changes?
As of January 1, 2021, our club is officially an independent local organization and no longer a chapter of the former Norwegians Worldwide (NWW) in Oslo. This is due to NWW’s recent merger with the Norway-America Association (NORAM) and the resulting shift in mission and goals. In order to maintain our focus on culture, heritage, language, and participate fully in the local events which are so important to us!
On the local level, we are the same club you know and love! We see this as an opportunity to focus more efforts and funds on the community we have built right here in the Tucson metro area, and also broaden our local outreach. While we will no longer be chartered with a parent organization, our club will continue on as an independent association with an even closer focus on serving the needs and interests of our local members. You can expect the same dedication to Norwegian cultural heritage with year-round events celebrating Norwegian holidays, traditional food and drink, Scandinavian music and dance, and more.
As always, anyone is welcome to join and/or participate! Persons with Norse heritage, people from any of the Nordic countries living here in Arizona, and anyone with an interest in Scandinavia. We can’t wait to see you soon!
LIVE WEBCAM STREAM of Måløy, Nordfjord, Norway
The Sloopers - pioneers in Norwegian emigration-
The beginning of modern Norwegian emigration to America.
2025 we will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Crossing with a special event- date TBD!
On July 5 1825 the sloop Restaurasjonen left from Stavanger with 52 people aboard. This is considered to be the first organized emigration party to leave from Norway. In the different sources we find several ways of spelling the name of this ship, like Restauration, Restoration, Restaurasjonen and Restorasjon.
The Resataurasjonen was a small sloop, or as it is called in Norway Hardanger Jakt". She was built in Hardanger in 1801 as the "Emanuel", but was renamed "Haabet" (Hope) probably in 1815. The sloop was used for freighting herring and corn. In 1820 she was rebuilt and renamed "Restaurasjonen" (Restoration). She was only 54 foot in length and 16 foot in width. When the Restaurationen left Stavanger in 1825 she was carrying a load of iron and 52 persons including the ship's crew. The passengers came from the southwestern part of Norway, many from Tysvær. They crossed the North sea and passed trough the British Channel. It is not known why they chose this route, but it was certainly not a shortcut. At the English coast they entered the small harbor of Lisett. At Lisett they started to sell hard liquor, unaware that this was illegal. When they found out what danger they had set themselves in, they had to escape in a hurry. They went as far south as Madeira. Outside of Funchal they found a barrel of Madeira Wine floating in the sea, which they rescued. The ship's crew soon became seriously drunk from the wine, and the ship came floating in to the harbor as a 'pestulenseship' without command or showing her flag. The cannons at the fort were all ready pointing at the sloop when a Bremen ship alerted them to immediately show their colors. One of the passengers then, in the last minute, managed to raise the flag.
Visitors are ALWAYS WELCOME &
Our members are ALWAYS FRIENDLY !
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Nordic Fair has been cancelled* But Read below for more Information!
This November 16th 2024
Norse in Tucson will be hosting a Scandinavian JULEFEST and Market filling in for Nordic Fair.
Norse in Tucson began Nordic Fair 43 years ago, however due to rising costs Norse in Tucson is again going back to our Fantastic Open House we did in 2019 just prior to COVID. Our Open House will be unique, and we will feature Norse demonstrations, like how to make Lefse, paint Rosemaling, for a few, and we will still feature our Scandinavian Leikarring Folk Dancers and LIVE musicians like Aurora Borealis and Freya's Sang with Erika Randolph and Live Hardanger Fiddle music by Dorothy. Keep checking back to see what more we will have added to this special Event.
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Norse in Tucson
Velkommen to your Norse connection
in the desert.
We are a diverse network of Norse and Norse-Americans living here in Tucson and Southern Arizona. Anyone with an interest in Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland) is welcome to join with us. Founded as a registered non-profit organization, our chapter has been connecting our community and promoting our rich national and cultural heritage for over 40 years.
If you are looking to connect with your heritage, practice your language skills, meet new friends, explore Nordic culture, and more — drop us a line or stop by our next event! We host family-friendly events throughout the year celebrating our rich cultural heritage and current events.
Why our changes?
As of January 1, 2021, our club is officially an independent local organization and no longer a chapter of the former Norwegians Worldwide (NWW) in Oslo. This is due to NWW’s recent merger with the Norway-America Association (NORAM) and the resulting shift in mission and goals. In order to maintain our focus on culture, heritage, language, and participate fully in the local events which are so important to us!
On the local level, we are the same club you know and love! We see this as an opportunity to focus more efforts and funds on the community we have built right here in the Tucson metro area, and also broaden our local outreach. While we will no longer be chartered with a parent organization, our club will continue on as an independent association with an even closer focus on serving the needs and interests of our local members. You can expect the same dedication to Norwegian cultural heritage with year-round events celebrating Norwegian holidays, traditional food and drink, Scandinavian music and dance, and more.
As always, anyone is welcome to join and/or participate! Persons with Norse heritage, people from any of the nordic countries living here in Arizona, and anyone with an interest in Scandinavia. We can’t wait to see you soon!
Incorporated as Norseman's Federation, DBA Norse in Tucson
contact us email - norsetucson@outlook.com
Our Home Location is at:
Dove of Peace Lutheran Church
665 W Roller Coaster Road, Tucson, AZ
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