Those that immigrated to the United States brought their skills and interest with them. Organized skiing competitions began in the 1920's, and most Norwegian skiers at that time were actually ski jumpers. The Seattle Ski Club, whose members were all first generation Norwegians, was organized in 1928 for the purpose of promoting the spirit of skiing. Their first ski jumping tournament was held at Beaver Lake hill at Snoqualmie Pass in 1929. Many Norwegian skiers from all over the United States have been inducted into the US National Ski Hall of Fame.
Music plays a central part in Norwegian life.
At the Museum, you will see examples of two Norwegian instruments, the Hardanger fiddle and the Psalmodikon. Both are stringed instruments that use a bow. The psalmodikon was used for accompanying hymn singing and was also used in schools in the early to mid 1800's. The Hardanger fiddle is still so popular today that it is often call the National Instrument of Norway. May. Norway's Constitution of 1814 is more thaan just the basic law of the land.