Danish Folk Schools
Danish folk schools played an important role in our Danish ancestors' lives and education, both in Denmark and often after emigration as well. Join us to learn what Danish folk schools were, what skills and topics were taught, why they were founded, and the different types of schools. We'll also learn about their importance in maintaining a Danish identity in the New World, and hear modern examples and personal stories.
Our speaker is Erik S. Hansen, a writer and retired teacher with roots and interest in the folk high school movement of Denmark and North America. He grew up in Tyler, MN, across the street from Danebod Folk School and attended Snoghøj Nordisk-Europæisk Højskole in Denmark. During his time teaching, Erik led frequent student field study program visits to Scandinavia and Japan.
This event is free and open to the public, courtesy of the National Danish-American Genealogical Society. To see more upcoming events and to learn more about how our organization can help you learn to research your Danish ancestors, please visit our website at: https://danishgenealogy.org/
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88412136921
