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Listen, observe, explore, protect.
Heritage - an introduction to Norwegian Heritage, seen through the Dole horse amd it’s role in rural history and everyday life
Tradition - how long-held Norwegian practice still direct modern care, use, and breeding
Stewardship - what it means to protect living heritage by choosing responsibility, continuity and care over expansion
Step into a living story of Norway’s rural past and cultural resilience.
This half-day experience explores the intertwined history of the Norwegian Dole horse and the country it helped build. From agriculture and survival to identity and tradition. Through guided storytelling, informal discussion, and moments spent up close with the horses themselves, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how heritage lives not just in museums or archives, but in the animals, practices, and people that carry it forward. This is not a lecture. It’s a quiet, immersive session designed for people who value depth, cultural nuance, and the slow work of keeping something meaningful alive.
Duration: 3–4 hours
Offered: Seasonally, limited dates
Setting: This event takes place mainly outdoors
Audience: Adults and older teens with an interest in history, culture, or preservation
Optional: Light seasonal refreshments and Norwegian snack included
Location: Bitterroot Valley, MT