Scandinavians in New Netherland: with Author Sandra Freels
Thu, Feb 05
|Nordia House
Join us for a book talk and presentation with author Sandra Freels, who will share the historical research behind her debut novel, discuss the story and themes of the book, and read selected excerpts.
Time & Location
Feb 05, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
About
Join us for a book talk and presentation with author Sandra Freels, who will share the historical research behind her novel, discuss the story and themes of the book, and read selected excerpts. Following the presentation, copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.
The seventeenth-century colony of New Netherland was settled by people of different races, ethnicities, and religious backgrounds, including a sizable number of Scandinavians. Author Sandra Freels will discuss the research that underlies her debut novel Anneke Jans in the New World, the fictional biography of a young Norwegian woman who arrived on Manhattan in 1630 to play her role in shaping a vibrant and diverse society unlike anything the world had ever seen before.
Anneke Jans in the New World will be available to purchase at this program.
COST
General Admission: $20
General Admission with copy of book included: $38
Member Admission: $15
Member Admission with copy of book included: $33
Arts for All: $5
