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WHEREAS, Settled about 1854, the area had as two of its most notable settlers Ole Canuteson and Cleng Peerson, who established the community of Norse in Bosque County; presently, the largest population of Norwegian Americans in the South and Southwest call Clifton home; and E-Mail: oslcnorse1869@gmail.com. Cleng Peerson (Kleng Pedersen), who championed the immigration of Norwegiansqv to the United States, was born in Tysvr, Norway, on May 17, 1782. () 1330, Senate Resolution 704, 75th Legislature, Regular Session (1997)

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immigrants, some coming directly from Norway and others from WHEREAS, In preserving the communitys colorful past, the citizens of Clifton have done an excellent job; the historic Norway Mill and the log home of the Joseph Olson family are attractions for tourists and residents alike; and

google_color_border = "336699"; Texas Legislature () of Norwegian Immigration to America. Thousands of Norwegian Meridian State Park offers various overnight campsites, as well as fishing, hiking, wildlife, and single kayak rentals. The population was 3,542 at the 2000 census. The Norwegian Country Christmas Home Tour is the first weekend in December in Historic Downtown Clif Your access to this page has been blocked.

In 1997, Clifton was designated the Norwegian Capital of Texas by the state legislature. The museum is open the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 10am to 2pm with tours available upon request. One of the many parks that surround Whitney Lake, Walling Bend Park offers five, free overnight camping sites with covered picnic tables, a boat dock, and pit toilets.

WebThe church archives are located in the parish hall. google_ad_type = "text_image"; PARKING:There is plenty of parking available at Clifton High A larger church was built by St. Olafs at Cranfills Gap in 1917 to replace The Old Rock Church, as it is affectionately known today. Multiple Locations in Historic Clifton Clifton, TX, 2023 Copyright Everfest, Inc. All rights reserved. about the area. Find more information about other rides on our mainpage. WebClifton is the designated Norwegian Capital of Texas.. IN NORWAY, I was told, lutefisk, not in the dried state, is the holiday dish, especially around Christmas-time, as is turkey in the U.S.

WHEREAS, Our Saviors Lutheran Church hosts an immensely popular smorgasbord every Christmas, where people of all ages can sample traditional Norwegian dishes, including lutefisk; and google_color_border = "336699";

Held annually the first weekend of December (Saturday), the event offers a weekend of history and fun for those wishing to fully experience The Norwegian Capital of Texas.. WebClifton celebrates its Norwegian heritage each year with the Norwegian Country Christmas Tour, held the first Saturday of December.

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He was in his seventies when he arrived with his wife and children in 1841.

Despite its size, Clifton offers a rodeo of its own with a variety of competitions like roping and barrel racing, plus a parade and a carnival! WebSo make sure to get pre-registered today. Wikipedia; Clifton, Texas Activities: Folk dancing, including Leikarring folk dance group Among its many offerings are a performing theatre, classes in a variety of subjects, an annual photography show and a nationally recognized art show. FindFestival. In downtown Clifton is Art Alley where youll find the prettiest, photo-worthy murals. The L. A. Thompson Gallery of Fine Art is a smaller art gallery in downtown Clifton with a constantly rotating selection of art pieces. 1981, in Los Angeles, California. Contact info: Paige Key | paigekey@cliftontexas.org or 254-675-3720. Sites along the route include many 19th century homes and churches, among them Our Saviors Lutheran Church, established in 1869.

Arts and crafts, including rosemaling, embroidery and Norwegian foods Box 231 WebThe district also includes three historic churches. The Texas oil boom contributed further to its growth, including the industrial growth that occurred across the entire state. Immigration from Norway to Texas started in the 1850s-1860, led by Cleng Peerson (1782-1865). google_color_text = "000000"; It was in this region that immigrants farmed, married, raised families, worshipped, and were buried. REST STOPS:There This unique heritage is kept alive today, in large part, through the annual Norwegian Country Christmas. The tour also includes stops at beautiful, contemporary ranch homes in the Clifton area. Between 1825 and 1847 Peerson helped establish communities for Norwegian Quakers and their compatriots in New York, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and Missouri. See their website for more information. Held annually the first weekend of December (Saturday), the event offers a weekend of history and fun for those wishing to fully experience The Norwegian Capital of Texas. PARKING: There is plenty of parking available at Clifton High School. google_ad_width = 120; No need to make separate plans to accommodate dietary restrictions! House Resolution No. This is the only public pool in Bosque County, so call beforehand if you are visiting from out of town (its likely only available to residents of the county). Visitors have also come to enjoy The Arts of Christmas held each Friday and Saturday at the Bosque Arts Center, a fine arts complex housed in the historic former Clifton Lutheran College. House Resolution No. Lady Bugs in Clifton isfilled with clothingfor all ages, vintage items, refurbished furniture, gifts, and more! google_color_link = "0000FF"; Soul to Sole Festival. He moved to Texas in 1850 and lived with friends near Dallas until 1854.

They settled northwest of Clifton in a large area today known as the Norse Historic District, where they farmed and built their homes of limestone. WebClifton was also designated a Cultural District by the by the Texas Commission on the Arts and the State of Texas in 2011. plenty of friendly locals to help you out if you have any questions google_color_url = "008000"; Despite the buildings long history, which dates back to the 1800s, youll still be able to enjoy its original Italian marble bar top, stools, stained glass bar back, and working soda fountain! Google Maps. Tickets and information: 254-675-3720 or 1-800-344-3720In celebration of the holiday and of heritage, Norwegian Country Christmas Tour ushers in the season with a reflection on Cliftons rich Scandinavian origin and all the joy of Christmas. The evening typically ends back in Clifton, where visitors may enjoy dinner, drinks, carriage rides, and a visit from Santa. You wouldnt think life in a town out in the middle of the Hill Country would have so much art integrated into it. Despite its size, Clifton is home to several tasty restaurants, including Olafs Restaurant and Bar. The Bosque Tour De Norway Bike Rally, May 15,2021. Historical: Historical markers have been established through the cooperation of NST and the Texas Historical Commission, including the Cleng Peerson Highway (Highway 219) between Clifton and Cranfills Gap.

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will be rest stops approximately every 10 miles. The daylong event features demonstrations of Norwegian crafts, tours of homes and buildings harkening back to the days of the early settlers, and many other related activities. //--> RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby name Clifton the Norwegian Capital of Texas and applaud its citizens for their notable efforts in preserving the fascinating heritage of the area. Culture

WebNorwegian Country Christmas Tour. Online Pre-Registration is available. WHAT TO EXPECT:You will be riding on a combination Fun fact: according to their website, it is the only place in Clifton you can get a cappuccino. This area today is known as the Norse Historic District, created by the Department of the Interior in 1983. All are paved but there are some Offering affordable prices and spacious, comfortable rooms, you might as well spend the night and make your list of things to do in Clifton that much longer! Language classes to help you learn to snakke norsk Visitors will want to include Heritage Village on the tour. The event traditionally kicks off on Friday night with a lighted parade through downtown that is enjoyed by young and old alike.

On the second floor of the historic Brooks Building, just above the Corner Drug Cafe, is the Screen Door Inn. It has also been named one of the top 100 small art communities in the nation twice and is one of the 51 named cultural districts in Texas! Ordinarily, you would avoid spending the night in jail at all costs. 2 folders. Photographs of Hardwick as county clerk and judge. All 4 rides in the ETT are on the calendar for 2023: Germanfest on April 29, Tour de Norway on May 20, Tour dItalia on June 17 and the Tour de Paris on July 15. WebNorwegian Country Christmas Home Tour, Clifton, Texas. This unique heritage is kept alive today, in large part, through the annual Norwegian Country Christmas.

Activities: Folk dancing, including Leikarring folk dance group Its perfect for a girls trip or a romantic getaway! The Bosque Museum holds its annual Christmas Open House, where rooms are beautifully decorated to reflect the Norwegian and pioneer heritage of the community. In celebration of the holiday and of heritage, Norwegian Country Christmas Tour ushers in the season with a reflection on Cliftons In the blacksmith shop behind the house, mail carrier Ole Ringness forever changed agriculture with his invention of the disk plow. WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to designate Clifton, Texas, as the Norwegian Capital of Texas; and In 1854 a small group of Norwegian immigrants arrived in Bosque County along with Cleng Peerson, The Father of Norwegian Immigration. The land was free, and the Norwegians thought the beautiful land reminded them of their homeland. The ETT will pay the cost of shipping so that you will have your jersey in time for the Germanfest ride. 52 1,320 likes. WebThe city was established in 1852 and quickly rose as a center of commerce. WHEREAS, The Bosque Memorial Museum, a legacy from immigrant farmer Jacob Olson, will help visitors learn more about the early settlers in the region; and The first Norwegians were drawn to the area by its beauty, abundant water, wildlife, and fertile soil. The church is the annual site of the Norse Smorgasbord, a feast of traditional foods introduced to the area by Norwegian settlers. () and was led by Ole Canuteson and included Cleng Peerson, The Father

If you continue to be blocked, please send an email to secruxurity@sizetedistrict.cVmwom with: https://www.norwegianamerican.com/bosque-museum/, Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; Intel Mac OS X 10_15_6) AppleWebKit/605.1.15 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/14.1.1 Safari/605.1.15, A summary of what you were doing and why you need access to this site. Heritage, Art and Culture google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; Clifton also hosts annual events likeBooks on the Bosque, which includes a writing workshop led by a seasoned author, as well as thenationwide songwriting competition, the Texas Troubadour Songwriter Classic. They even have a plus-size section! Known as the Norwegian Capital of Texas, Clifton and the surrounding area was settled by Norwegian and German immigrants in the mid-1800s. Norwegian Capital of Texas Clifton Clifton celebrates its Norwegian heritage each year with the Norwegian Country Christmas Tour, held the first Saturday of December. They settled northwest of Clifton in a large area today known as the Norse Historic District, where they farmed and built their homes of limestone. potholes. The first Norwegians arrived from two failed east Texas settlements in 1854.

Visitors have also come to enjoy The Arts of Christmas held each Friday and Saturday at the Bosque Arts Center, a fine arts complex housed in the historic former Clifton Lutheran College. The Ringness house was the site of the first Lutheran Church services in the county and today is restored as headquarters for the Bosque County Chapter of the Norwegian Society of Texas. WebHistoric Clifton, Clifton, Texas Disclaimer: Event details may change at any time. He is of mostly Norwegian descent.

HILL COUNTRY FILM FESTIVAL. Cleng Peerson (Kleng Pedersen), who championed the immigration of Norwegiansqv to the United States, was born in Tysvr, Norway, on May 17, 1782. If youre looking for a weekend getaway or perhaps some inspiration, a trip to Clifton is perfect for just that! Their award-winning wines are made with sustainably grown, grapes that are processed using traditional methods to create small batch wines and liquors. Housed in what was Cliftons town pharmacy, Corner Drug Cafe is now a family-owned business selling fresh, scratch made meals that you can enjoy at breakfast, lunch, and dinner with an accompanying cup of coffee, glass of wine, or beer. google_ad_width = 120; Held annually the first weekend of December (Saturday), the event offers a weekend of history and fun for those wishing to fully experience The Norwegian Capital of Texas. Bosque County, Texas is sometimes nicknamed Norway. A lutefisk festival (now a Norse Smorgasbord") has been held in the county for many years. In May 1997, the Texas Legislature officially designated Clifton as the Norwegian Capital of Texas. google_color_link = "0000FF"; See their website for upcoming showings. FM 219 was renamed Cleng Peerson Memorial Highway in 1975. Copyright 2023 Clifton All Rights Reserved. Hosts and hostesses happily share stories of settlers, traditions, and of developing and sustaining this eclectic community. A chair made by Peerson was placed in the Clifton College museum but was later given to the Bosque Memorial Museum. Please make sure JavaScript is enabled and then try loading this page again. In recognition of his service, the Texas legislature granted Peerson 320 acres of land in Bosque County, half of which he gave to Ovee Colwick in exchange for a home.

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He was buried at the cemetery at Norse, Texas. Inside, youll find the theater itself has been restored but its memorabilia have been preserved for your viewing pleasure on your way to your seat. Channel your inner artist on your next trip to Clifton and visit Workshop 219, a local business that offers paint parties, art classes for all ages and levels of experience, as well as open studio time! Much of the buildings original interior is still intact, even after its complete remodel in 2011. Tickets can be purchased at the gate ($10 for adults and $5 for children under 12). He moved to Texas in 1850 and lived with friends near Dallas until 1854. The 1999 tour was a featured Road Trip appearing in the November 1999 issue of Texas Highways. A joint project of the Clifton Economic Development Corporation and the Clifton Chamber of Commerce. of the featured rides.