# Event Details - **Event Name**: Living History for Families - Ole Olesen and the Immigrant Trunk - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: How did a Norwegian immigrant family in the 1800s pack their trunk? Roger Hellesvig, as Ole Olesen, explains and packs for a voyaging familyAbout this EventEnjoy an hour of stories about Norwegian culture, learn a few words in Norwegian, and learn what it was like to immigrate to the United States in the mid-1800s. What is the most important thing to pack in your family's ONE shared trunk that you can bring on the boat? What happened to all the things you had to leave behind? Why are round-top trunks better than a flat-top trunk?Re-enactor Roger Hellesvig becomes Ole Olesen, a Norwegian immigrant, who tells how his family planned and packed for their voyage to the United States. This presentation is for all ages. After questions from the audience, all are invited to view the Saga Center at Norway House, an interactive display highlighting modern Norway and its connection to the United States. The Saga Center is included in your ticket price.Note: Norway House does not issue refunds. If you cannot attend an event, please consider giving your tickets to a friend. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/minneapolis/living-history-for-families-ole-olesen-and-the-immigrant-trunk/100001986088261454 - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 20.6, max: 36.05, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Minneapolis - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: Norway House - **lat**: 44.96254700000001 - **long**: -93.260334 - **full address**: Norway House, 913 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Living History for Families - Ole Olesen and the Immigrant Trunk - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/d5fe2c902517d975028959c06d924d72f830986a039f5a2c8b40ca654966f1e4-rimg-w1200-h631-dc191713-gmir.jpg?v=1774738167 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Living History for Families - Ole Olesen and the Immigrant Trunk being held? - **A:** Living History for Families - Ole Olesen and the Immigrant Trunk takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Norway House, 913 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Living History for Families - Ole Olesen and the Immigrant Trunk? - **A:** Ticket prices for Living History for Families - Ole Olesen and the Immigrant Trunk range from USD 21 to USD 36 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral Admission for Families - up to four peopleUSD 36 + USD 1 taxAvailableGeneral Admission for IndividualsUSD 26 + USD 1 taxAvailableNorway House members - FamilyUSD 31 + USD 1 taxAvailableNorway House members - IndividualUSD 21 + USD 1 taxAvailableVentura Village ResidentsUSD 24 + USD 3 fee + USD 1 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Living History for Families - Ole Olesen and the Immigrant Trunk? - **A:** Living History for Families - Ole Olesen and the Immigrant Trunk is organized by Norway House. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Living History for Families - Ole Olesen and the Immigrant Trunk", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/d5fe2c902517d975028959c06d924d72f830986a039f5a2c8b40ca654966f1e4-rimg-w1200-h631-dc191713-gmir.jpg?v=1774738167", "startDate": "2026-05-09T10:30:00-05:00", "endDate": "2026-05-09T12:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/minneapolis/living-history-for-families-ole-olesen-and-the-immigrant-trunk/100001986088261454", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Norway House", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "913 East Franklin Avenue", "postalCode": "55404", "addressLocality": "Minneapolis", "addressRegion": "MN", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "44.96254700000001", "longitude": "-93.260334" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "How did a Norwegian immigrant family in the 1800s pack their trunk? 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Norway House is a destination for the community with over 40,000 visitors annually. The big, blue Albert Quie Education Center opened its doors at 913 Franklin Ave, Minneapolis in May of 2015, strategically adjacent to Mindekirken, the Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church in the Ventura Village neighborhood. The location boasts a rich and diverse residential history.Through our programs—which include the Galleri at Norway House, Minnesota Peace Initiative, and the Edvard Grieg Society of Minnesota—you can experience contemporary art, design, and music. Visitors can engage in discussion about important topics that share links to Norway and the global community.We serve not only as a center for our programming, but also as a convening space and resource for our business and non-profit partners, locally and globally.In 2017, Norway House was honored with a gift of $5 million in matching grants from the State of Minnesota to expand the current Norway House campus around the entire block. 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