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“Deuce of August” or “2nd of August” Icelandic Celebration
Northeast North Dakota is the home of a large Icelandic settlement, many historic sites, and an annual Icelandic Celebration. Séra Páll Þorláksson (Rev. Pall Thorlaksson) is known as the ”Father of the...
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Borg Memorial Home History
Here is an article written by F. M. Einarson about the Borg Pioneer Memorial Home History. It is great to remember how our ancestors wanted to take care of the elderly in our community. The Borg Home...
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Icelandic film crew coming to America
Yesterday, I was interviewed by some very popular guys from Iceland. As usual, they were down-to-earth, funny, interesting, and unique. I thought it was going to be a ”Hi, nice to meet you, Welcome to...
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2 days — Icelandic Genealogy and Cousins Across the Ocean
Time is flying by this summer and now it is crunch time. In two days, we will set up the Genealogy Center at the annual Icelandic heritage celebration in Mountain, North Dakota. The Genealogy Center...
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International Visits Program
In 2 days I will be on the way to Iceland for my ”International Visits Program” tour. What a great opportunity to share the story of the Icelanders in America. I will be traveling for 24 days and give...
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Why Icelanders Cried
Atli Asmundsson says, “Icelanders do not cry.” What I experienced during the 12 presentations, “The Love of Iceland in America,” surprised both of us. At most of the presentations, people cried and...
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Sunna’s Video for the 2013 INLofNA Convention
What a fabulous weekend in Seattle for the 2013 Icelandic National League of North America Convention. David Johnson and the Icelandic Club of Greater Seattle honored their heritage and supplied us...
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Thingvalla and K.N. Julius
Check out the page on the Thingvalla Church History, the accidental fire that destroyed the church, and then the wonderful work of the community to design and build the memorial site at this link:...
View ArticleDear Ancestor, I Remember You
I stood by your grave today and told you of my plans. I am on my way to your homeland of long, long ago. Many of your family left but some stayed behind. You worked hard and never complained. You made...
View ArticleHappy Birthday to K. N. Júlíus
Happy Birthday, K.N. Júlíus, on this day 7 Apr 1859. Kristján Níels Jónsson Júlíus died 25 Oct 1936 and is buried at the Eyford Cemetery, Thingvalla Township, Pembina County, North Dakota. He labored...
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