The Sons of Norway members in the nation's capital, representing a diversity of background and nationality, share an interest in all things Norwegian and Scandinavian. We trust that all ages will find something of interest -- in our web site and in our lodge. We have around 300 members. Most are from the local area of DC, Maryland, and Virginia, but we also have members from another 16 states as well as Norway, Canada, and Great Britain (many of whom have a connection to the area).

Our lodge has around 400 me-mbers from the greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area. We are one of hundreds Sons of Norway lodges throughout the United States, Canada and Norway.  Learn more about us or Join Sons of Norway.  For more information, please contact Susie Fosaaen, 703-861-4071 or fosaaens@earthlink.net. 

WWII Liberation Commemoration

The Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce, the Norwegian Society and Church Service Washington DC, and Washington Lodge Sons of Norway are planning a special celebration of the 75th anniversary of Norwegian Liberation. The Norwegian Ambassador Kåre Aas will be the featured speaker. 

We would like to recognize individuals who were in Norway during the liberation. If you or someone you know was in Norway at that time, please contact us. We are also interested if you have stories about someone who was there or if you have objects (photographs, documents, letters, etc.) from that time.

For more information please email Program Director Bill DeRoche at programs@norwaydc.org or call 202-270-9528 (9 AM to 9 PM).

Are You Interested in Genealogy?

The genealogical interest group (GIG) helps members with  varying degrees of experience in genealogy an

d interest in the different aspects of this type of activity. This includes  getting started with genealogy and the cultural skills program; genetic genealogy; information sources in the US and Norway, as well as the range of on-line sources; the range of genealogy database software; approaches to writing family histories; and maintaining artifacts, like pictures and vital records..  If you are interested contact Joel Myklebust joel.myklebust@gmail.com.  Genealogy meetings are held at Norway House. At our February meeting several members will make brief presentations about the software they use.

Norwegian History Roundtable

Do you want to connect with your inner Viking? Do you want to understand the conditions that prompted your ancestors to uproot their lives and go to America? Do you want to appreciate the men and woman who created Norwegian culture? Do you want to experience the trials and triumphs of Norway in WWII? In short – are you interested in Norwegian history? I would like to set up a Norwegian History Round Table. It will offer speakers, debates, field trips, demonstrations of historic crafts, and round table discussions. The round table will be an extended show and tell. You can share a book or magazine, show a historic artifact, alert us to an upcoming event, ask a question, read from an article that you are writing, or suggest some other activities or projects related to our history. The Round Table will be for everyone, from the complete novice to the international authority.   Bill DeRoche

If you are interested, please contact me at programs@norwaydc.org. 

Needle-Felted Wool Workshop  at Norway House;

This event has been postponed

We are fortunate to have talented fiber artist Karen Richardson to lead a new Needless Felting Workshop where we’ll make this Nordic-inspired polar bear. Join us on Saturday, April 4, for the 4th needle felting workshop sponsored by the Lodge. Karen uses only natural wool for these unique creations. The $65 fee includes 6 hours of instruction, all materials needed for one polar bear, continental breakfast, a light lunch, and beverages. At present Karen cannot accept credit cards so please bring cash (preferred) or a check. She will have additional materials available for purchase to make your own creations at home.

We will start promptly at 9:30 AM and end around 4:00 PM. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Please contact Denise Bowden at festival@norwaydc.org to reserve your spot in another fun workshop! Norway House is at 3846 Meredith Dr., Fairfax, VA.

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Norwegian Language & Conversation

The Norwegian language class meets most Wednesday evenings at Norway House in Fairfax. Classes are open to lodge members and the community at large. All new and continuing language learners are welcome to attend.

The beginner class meets from 6 to 7pm (textbook: På vei).

The intermediate class meets from 7 to 8pm (textbook: Stein på stein).

 The advanced class meets from 8 to 9pm.

Language learners can decide which level(s) of instruction will work best for them and how many hours they wish to spend in class on Wednesday evenings. Lodge members pay $10 per evening to the instructor. Non-members pay $10 per evening to the instructor plus $5 per evening to the Lodge. Coffee and other beverages are provided each week. Students pay only for the evenings they attend.

The instructor is Anne-Grethe Phillips. Please send questions to language@norwaydc.org.

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