Daughters of Norway

Portland, Oregon

Uniting into a sisterhood, women who wish to preserve Norwegian heritage
by maintaining a knowledge of the history, culture and language of Norway and building a strong support system and bond of friendship.
Welcome to Frida Hansen Lodge 37!

Events & activities

  • Arts and crafts: knitting, weaving, rosemaling, and embroidery

  • Opportunities to learn Hardanger embroidery, baking and more

  • Norwegian music and dance

  • Language learning, including Norwegian bingo

  • Cultural events, holidays and celebrations

  • Scandinavian author talks

  • National dress (bunad) and sølje jewelry presentations

  • Genealogy assistance

  • Scandinavian folklore, art and history

  • Indigenous Sámi people’s history and culture

  • Viking lore and craft

  • Traveling to Norway

  • Volunteering and fundraising for local charities and youth organizations such as Leikarringen Nordic Dance and the Oregon Lucia Court.

  • Our elegant Torsk Cod Dinner in March

  • Participating at Nordic Northwest events

Care to join us?

We would love to meet you! Please contact us to let us know you would like to be a guest at our next meeting. We will be happy to share information regarding membership and registration.

The Frida Hansen lodge #37 meets on the first Saturday of the month from 10:00 am to noon. We do not meet during the months of July and August.

Learn more about our upcoming meetings here