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Dedicated to locating, collecting, preserving, and interpreting the Norwegian-American experience.

The Norwegian-American Historical Association is home to one of North America’s oldest and largest ethnic manuscript collections. Founded in 1925 on the campus of St. Olaf College, NAHA also maintains robust scholarly publishing program and holds regular events for its members and the public.


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Announcements

  • Crossings, the bicentennial of organized migration to North America, is coming in 2025. Visit the Crossings North American website for historical context, upcoming events, and to subscribe to the official Crossings newsletter.
  • Save the Date: The NAHA Biennial Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26, at St. Olaf College. Keep an eye on our website for more information.

Membership

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Giving

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Our Publications

Norwegian-American Studies

Our annual scholarly journal is dedicated to publishing innovative studies of Norwegian migration and related fields.

Currents Newsletter

Our quarterly member newsletter highlights news of the association, recent archival donations, tips for family historians, book notices, and more.

Publications Shop

Browse our publications that interpret the Norwegian-American experience, along with its relationship to other ethnic groups.