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Welcome to the Hjemkomst Center!
   The Hjemkomst Center is a unique multi-use facility owned and operated by the City of Moorhead under a division of the Parks and Recreation Department. This beautiful facility hosts a variety of special exhibits and events, offering something for the entire family.
   The Hjemkomst Viking Ship, permanently housed in the center; was built by Robert Asp and his family and sailed to Norway in 1982. Several traveling exhibits are also held at Heritage Hall, a 7,000 sq./ft. hall and have included a NASA, Dinosaur and Juried Folk Art exhibits. The museum inside the Hjemkomst Center is managed by the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County. For information on the Hjemkomst Ship or traveling exhibits visit the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County web site.
   The facility is also home to the Clay County Archives, a program of the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County. Artifacts and archival documents and photographs are collected from throughout Clay County to tell the story of the county development from white settlement to current events. Archivist Mark Peihl is available to assist researchers with any questions about Clay County history using the contact form. Curator Lisa Vedaa is available to discuss artifact donations to the collection using the contact form.
   Also housed within the Hjemkomst Center are the Chamber of Commerce of Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo and Senior Connections (the Moorhead Senior Citizens Center).
   Located on the grounds of the Hjemkomst Center is the Stave Church, a symbol of the Norwegian heritage in the Red River Valley. Built by Guy Paulson, the church is a full-scale replica of the Hopperstad Church in Vik, Norway.
   Surrounded by the Red River and Viking Ship Park, the Hjemkomst Center is host to several outdoor events throughout the year including Taste of the Valley, River Splash and the Scandinavian Hjemkomst Festival. You can also enjoy pontoon rides and canoe rentals offered by Riverkeepers.
   The Hjemkomst Center has rooms to rent for business meetings, weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties and special occasions. For information on hosting an event, please contact the Hjemkomst Center staff.
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