Norwegian Statehood Pioneer Project 
Recognizing Individual Pioneers
During Minnesota's Sesquicentennial the pioneer
recognition program allowed proud descendants to order either a plaque or a
certificate to honor their Minnesota Norwegian Pioneer. Over 450 descendants
of Statehood Pioneers (who lived in Minnesota when it became a state) and
Century Pioneers (who lived in Minnesota before 1908) used the opportunity
to honor their Norwegian ancestor.
Because of its popularity, a new edition of the Norwegian Pioneer
Certificate is now available for descendants of Norwegians who lived in
Minnesota prior to 1920. The cost is just $10. Click on the
"Pioneer Certificate" link to learn more about it.
Also available on the website, our Sesquicentennial book, "Celebrating Our Norwegian-Minnesotan Heritage" is available for sale. Click on the "Heritage Book" link for more about the book and ordering information.
For more about the Sesquicentennial project, its participants and details about its activities, click on the "History of the Project" link.
