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.
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.
