Viking Festival Bus Trip

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,597
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2016
End Date
July 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Wilkin
Wilkin
Project Overview

The Breckenridge Public Library staff led a bus trip from the Breckenridge Public Library to the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County in Moorhead for the ?38th Scandinavian Hjemkomst Festival and Annual Midwest Viking Festival?, The trip took place June 25, 2016.

Project Details

24 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F., No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,597
Other Funds Leveraged
$140
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Those attending will have the opportunity to attend a cultural festival they might not be able to get to otherwise.
Learn more about the Vikings and Scandinavian heritage in this region.
Taste Scandinavian food.
Experience Scandinavian music and dance.
Learn about Scandinavian handicrafts.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Surveys were collected for this very highly rated program. Attendees enjoyed being exposed to cultures, crafts and food. They also appreciated being able to attend an event outside of Breckenridge.

Source of Additional Funds

Lake Agassiz Regional Library

Project Manager
First Name
Liz
Last Name
Lynch
Organization Name
Lake Agassiz Regional Library
Street Address
118 5th Street S.
City
Moorhead
State
MN
Zip Code
56560
Phone
218-233-3757 ext. 127
Email
lynch@larl.org
Administered By
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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200