Solørlag of America is a bygdelag for people with roots in Hedmark fylke .

Since reactivation in 1983 , the lag's current membership numbers 400
and includes people with roots not only in the old Solør parishes of Brandval , Grue , Hof ,
Åsnes and Våler , but also from Odal , Kongsvinger and Eidskog , plus Hedmark's northern
area of Østerdalen and Hedemarken near Lake Mjøsa .

Large numbers of Finnish people settled in the forests of Hedmark along the Swedish border
in the 1700's and 1800's and many marriages created ties across that border .
Many lag members have roots that go back to these Finnish immigrants to Norway .

Solørlag's Purpose

Solørlag's purpose is to provide education and research opportunities for all who have interest
in Norway , but particularly in the fylke of Hedmark . Through these activities contacts are
continually developed with Norway , and interest and knowledge of our Norwegian heritage is passed on to our descendants . Solørlag's extensive collection of research materials continues to grow through member donations and silent auction proceeds .

Solørlag Logo

Solørlag's logo depicts the Glomma , Norway's
longest river , Which provides a common bond
for parishes from north to south in Hedmark .
For many years large quantities of timber were
floated to market on the Glomma . To reflect this
bond the lag newsletter is called "Glåma Ekko".

Solørlag Stevne

Solørlag's stevner are held in mid-September at various midwest location in an effort to
reach more people and visit different historic Norwegian settlements .Traditionally located
in a hotel/convention center , each stevne provides researchers with four days of access to
machines and materials until the wee hours of the morning , or as long as their stamina permits .

Our stevne features themes to highlight our heritage and activities such as tours of
Norwegian history in the area , Norwegian crafters , films , talks , song and dance ,
research and network with one another . Inquiries are welcome .

The 2018 Solørlag stevne will be Fergus Falls

Membership in Solørlag

Membership in Solørlag is open to all . Current membership include those with
roots in many areas of Hedmark . Membership includes four newsletters a year ,
advance notice of stevne information and an opportunity to get to know many others
whose ancestral roots grow close to your own .

MEMBERSHIP DUES

$ 15.00 Individual
$ 20.00 Household (limited to 2 people)
$200.00 Lifetime Individual
$300.00 Lifetime Household (limited to 2 people)
$500.00 Lifetime Patron Individual
Foreign is same as above

SOLØRLAG BOARD OF DIRECTORS