On July 4th, 1825, the small ship Restoration left Stavanger with 52 people on board – the first Norwegian emigrants bound for North America.
Three months later, they arrived in New York, still 52 in number. One had stepped off before the open sea, and a baby had been born along the way.
In this ...
On July 4th, 1825, the small ship Restoration left Stavanger with 52 people on board – the first Norwegian emigrants bound for North America.
Three months later, they arrived in New York, still 52 in number. One had stepped off before the open sea, and a baby had been born along the way.
In this episode, Anne reflects on how that first voyage shaped the lasting bond between Norway and North America – and how it continues to inspire the Anne’s Norwegian Knitting community, from the Virtual Retreat to the Yuletide Dolls.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Join the 2026 Virtual Norwegian Knitting Retreat
- Sign up for the Yuletide Doll Make-Along
- Email address referred to hello @ varmdesign.no (remove the space before and after the @ when you write to us)