Author Archives: Thomas Mannes

Norse Visit: Summer 2014

Posted on 2014-07-10 by Thomas Mannes

We have had a wonderful time in Texas this summer and, once more, a lot of things are going on. This time we started in Duluth, Minnesota, where Thomas held a keynote presentation, and a cultural presentation at the Sons … Continue reading →

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Petition for Land

Posted on 2014-05-29 by Thomas Mannes

The property where Cleng Peerson lived his last years together with the Colwick family is located in the Norse Historical District near Clifton, Texas. This is a copy of the petition Cleng Peerson sent to the State of Texas in … Continue reading →

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A Visit to Hesthammer

Posted on 2014-05-18 by Thomas Mannes

Hesthammer in Norway is the farm where Cleng Peerson grew up. The photographs shown here show the place as it looks today, plus some old pictures which show how it looked when the Cleng Peerson house was there.

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Norse Visit: April 2014

Posted on 2014-05-07 by Thomas Mannes

Thomas Mannes and Eldbjørg Djønne-Stuve (from Tysvær, Norway) came to the Norse Community near Clifton, Texas in April 2014 and were able to meet with many people from the area and to make some plans for the Cleng Peerson cabin … Continue reading →

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