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# Friends of the Viking Ship

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## Posts

- [Friend of the Viking Ship contributes to National Geographic article](https://vikingship.us/national-geographic-article/) - Friends of the Viking Ship board member, Ken Nordan contributed to an article for National Geographic, published in March of 2017. In the summer of 2016, National Geographic Senior Graphics Editor Fernando Baptista visited our ship and was given an extensive and informative tour by FOVS board member Ken Nordan. Since our ship is an
- [Viking Ship in Lincoln Park](https://vikingship.us/viking-ship-in-lincoln-park/) - On display in Lincoln Park, Chicago The dedication of the Viking ship in Lincoln Park took place on November 6, 1920. On this date, the Viking ship was transferred to the Commissioners of Lincoln Park (later to become part of the Chicago Park District).
- [From Chicago to New Orleans](https://vikingship.us/viking-ship-from-chicago-to-new-orleans/) - "... and that Viking was the only ship that had sailed over the Atlantic ocean, thereafter gone through the Erie Canal and through the Great Lakes and on down canals and rivers to the Mexican Gulf." Magnus Andersen At the conclusion of the World's Columbian Exposition, Viking was towed through the Illinois and Michigan Canal
- [From Norway to Chicago](https://vikingship.us/viking-ship-from-norway-to-chicago/) - Construction The ship was built in Sandefjord, Norway, and later christened Viking. Captain Magnus Andersen and his crew 280 men applied to make the historic voyage, but only eleven were chosen. Crossing the north Atlantic was a brave experiment proving that Leif Erikson could have made the same crossing in AD1000. Read about the only
- [Assessment of the Viking](https://vikingship.us/assessment-of-the-viking/) - On November 10, 2007 the Viking ship was professionally examined and evaluated inside and out, from stem to stern. Howard Wellman, a conservator of archaeological materials who has done shipwreck archaeology, and Robert Fink, a boat builder, examined the ship. Their entire day was spent skillfully measuring, carefully probing, busily photographing and, copiously taking notes.
- [Correct Name of the 1893 Viking Ship](https://vikingship.us/correct-name-of-the-1893-viking-ship/) - "VIKING er ditt navn." (VIKING is your name.) There is a widespread misunderstanding that the ship initially was named the Raven, and only later renamed Viking. When one investigates the sources, there is no doubt that Viking is the correct name of the ship. Books written by both the Captain and crew refer to the
- [Partners in Preservation Award](https://vikingship.us/partners-in-preservation-award/) - On September 6, 2007 American Express and The National Trust for Historic Preservation announced its Chicago area grant initiative. Elizabeth Safanda applied for the grant. You Voted. We came in 2nd. Thank you for your votes! Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley wins Richard Driehaus award! Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley has received a Driehaus Award
- [VIEW "The Viking Ship" VIDEO ON VIMEO](https://vikingship.us/view-the-viking-ship-video-on-vimeo/) - Thom Bell, of eyewondermedia and BPSvideo, as part of his documentary about the research being done on the Kensington Runestone by Richard Nielsen and Professor Henrik WIlliams, from Uppsala University, visited our ship to learn about her story. To set the stage for his documentary, Thom interviewed FOVS Board member, David Nordin, gathering insight into the
- [Still Searching For a Permanent Home](https://vikingship.us/still-searching-for-a-permanent-home/) - Viking now counts five “homes” after her launch in Sandefjord, Norway in 1893 and her voyage to Bergen and onward to Chicago: 1893-94: New Orleans, final stop in her journey downriver towards the Gulf of Mexico (her direction until the donation to the Smithsonian fell through) – 1/2 year 1894-1919: alongside what is now the
- [Viking Stabilization Update](https://vikingship.us/viking-stabilization-update/) - It is with great joy that it can be reported that the main stabilization work on Viking is finished! With the visit to our ship by our primary consultant Gunnar Eldjarn in August, 2016--first to evaluate the work that had been done and then make recommendations for how to proceed--we made our final plans and
- [Viking Has A Guardian Angel!](https://vikingship.us/viking-has-a-guardian-angel/) - This angel doesn’t have wings and even smokes cigars! Ever since the Viking arrived in Geneva, Illinois, Peter Orum of Midwest Ground Covers (“MGC”), based in Saint Charles, Illinois, has been “watching” over our ship by supplying protection from the elements in the form of the greenhouse-type shelter. He literally puts and maintains a roof
- [Progress. Viking is Supported Better than Ever!](https://vikingship.us/progress-viking-is-supported-better-than-ever/) - Members of the Friends of the Viking Ship Stabilization Committee have been working hard, and their efforts have resulted in an adequate support system for Viking. To be properly supported, the ship needed to be supported entirely on the steel cradle—with no reference to the ground—and supported in many more places—including the lower hull. This
- [Judge Navigates Transfer of Viking Ship](https://vikingship.us/judge-navigates-transfer-of-viking-ship/) - Honorable Perry J. Gulbrandsen (ret.) is a true friend of the Viking Ship! Judge Perry, who serves as an honorary board member of the Friends of the Viking Ship (FOVS), was instrumental in achieving the transfer of the trusteeship of the Viking from the Chicago Park District (CPD) to the Friends of the Viking Ship. Ownership
- [Viking Ship at Jackson Park](https://vikingship.us/viking-ship-at-jackson-park/) - From The Book of the Fair "The Viking ship, which divides the naval honors with the Spanish caravels, is constructed on the model of that discovered in the “Kingsmound” at Gokstad, near Sandefjord, Norway, by a sailor in 1880, and built by popular subscription for the World's Fair. Unlike the caravels, this vessel made the
- [Viking's Christening Document](https://vikingship.us/viking-christening-document/) - The misnomer Raven likely arose from a red, silk banner that flew over the ship showing the Viking symbol of a black raven with its wings outstretched. But the ship's original name was indeed Viking, and here we have her Christening document as proof! Captain Magnus Andersen later admitted that another name had been considered.
- [Powerhouse High wins project of the year honors from Landmarks Illinois in statewide awards](https://vikingship.us/powerhouse-high-wins-project-of-the-year-honors-from-landmarks-illinois-in-statewide-awards/) - Excerpts from Chicago Tribune - CityScapes by Blair Kamin, October 7, 2009 There was so much Olympics-related news last week that this one slipped through the cracks: The transformation of the Sears, Roebuck & Co. Power House, featured on this blog last month, won project of the year honors when Landmarks Illinois and the Richard
- [Viking ship from 1893 Chicago world's fair begins much-needed voyage to restoration](https://vikingship.us/viking-ship-from-1893-chicago-worlds-fair-begins-much-needed-voyage-to-restoration/) - the June 26, 2008 article by Chicago Tribune reporter Gerry Smith Built in Norway in 1892, the ship was modeled after a vessel called the Gokstad that had been excavated from a Viking warrior's grave two years earlier and was estimated to have been built around 890. The replica, made of black oak, left Norway

## Pages

- [Home Page](https://vikingship.us/) - THE DOCUMENTARY Viking ship that sailed from Norway to Chicago in 1893 21 MEN 28 DAYS 3674 MILES 2023 VISIT IN 2023 Have the Viking experience!Docent led tours begin every 15 minutes. Adults 18 and Over ................................................... $7.00 Children 13 - 27 .................................................... $4.00 Children Under 12 .................................................... FREE *Last docent-led tour begins at 3:45
- [Gallery](https://vikingship.us/gallery/) - For even more photos and content, visit us on Facebook. Follow Us
- [Events](https://vikingship.us/visit/events/) - Visit the Viking at Good Templar Park 528 East Side DriveGeneva, Illinois
- [Volunteer Signup](https://vikingship.us/volunteer-signup/) - Ever since 1964 Volunteers have been the driving force behind the Viking's past. That was when The City of Chicago sold the ship for $1.00 first to a group of American Scandinavians, and later to Friends of the Viking Ship - FOVS Visit the Viking at Good Templar Park 528 East Side DriveGeneva, Illinois
- [Contact](https://vikingship.us/contact/) - Our Mailing Address Friends of the Viking Ship, NFPP. O. Box 83Geneva, IL 60134-2271 Our Phone Number Private Tour: 630-302-7338 Our Email Address viking1893@gmail.com Follow Us Facebook Visit the Viking at Good Templar Park 528 East Side DriveGeneva, Illinois
- [Private Tours](https://vikingship.us/visit/private-tours/) - Are you interested in bringing a group on a tour of the Viking ship? Send us an email for more information.Two-week lead time required. $100 minimum fee. To schedule a group tour, call Dave at 1-630-302-7338 or email viking1893@gmail.com Good Templar Park is a private park located at 528 East Side Dr, Geneva, IL. We request a lead-time
- [Annual Reports](https://vikingship.us/about/annual-reports/) - 2024 Annual Report 2023 Annual Report 2023 Annual Report Footnote 2022 Annual Report 2021 Annual Report 2020 Annual Report
- [New Projects](https://vikingship.us/support/new-projects/) - Future Museum The Location Committee of the Board of the FOVS is working on recommendations for a permanent location
- [Who We Are](https://vikingship.us/about/who-we-are/) - Friends of the Viking Ship Mission The purpose of “Friends of the Viking Ship, N.F.P.” (FOVS) is: to facilitate the preservation of the 1893 Viking Ship as an important artifact from the Columbian Exposition, and to advocate its public display in a permanent museum setting with adequate security and climate control. To accomplish this goal,
- [Board Info](https://vikingship.us/board-info/) - State and Federal Filings Annual Illinois Charitable Organization Reports 2024 AG990-IL 2023 AG990-IL 2022 AG990-IL Annual Return of Organizations Tax Exempt from Income Tax 2024 990-EZ 2023 990-EZ 2022 990-EZ Annual State of Illinois Domestic Corporation Reports 2025 IL Report 2024 IL Report 2023 IL Report Annual Business Authorization 2025 Business Authorization 2024 Business Authorization
- [Board of Directors](https://vikingship.us/about/board-of-directors/) - Officers/Directors: Craig Hanson, President Dave Nordin, Vice President Jim Wang, Treasurer Phil Shappard, Secretary Bruce Andresen Dave Barrows Mette Bowen David Heidtke Leonard Johnson Linda Naunapper Michael Olesen Andrew Woods Honorary Board Members Donald Hoganson, Officer of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit Elizabeth Safanda, FOVS Director 2009-2015 Gunny Harboe, President Harboe Architects Paul S.
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- [Become a Member](https://vikingship.us/support/become-a-member/) - Membership Types Individual .................................. $35.00 Family .................................. $50.00 Join Now Open our member portal to become a member today! Open Member Portal Membership Benefits Free admission to the current Viking Ship Exhibit on scheduled “Open” Days Invitation to the Annual Meeting A copy of the Annual Report Knowing you are contributing to a great cause!
- [Contribute to Friends of the Viking Ship](https://vikingship.us/support/give-a-donation/) - Ways you can help preserve VIKING! Donate Your donation helps us maintain the ship and support our mission. Donate Now Click the blue button below to donate today. DONATE TO FOVS iGive Join iGive.com for free and FOVS can get free donations whenever you shop online.
- [Historic Donor Projects](https://vikingship.us/support/historic-doner-projects/) - FedEx Grant A $52,000 grant awarded by American Express (2007) toward the stabilization of the Viking and extension of the ship's enclosure. Ship Stabilization During two weeks in June 2008, Robert Fink of Renaissance Yachts and a team from Methods and Materials stabilized the Viking ship. Ship Stabilization Head and Tail Restoration Freya's Restoration Report by Third
- [Posters](https://vikingship.us/posters/)
- [FOVS Privacy Policy](https://vikingship.us/about/fovs-privacy-policy/) - Our Commitment to Privacy The Friends of the Viking Ship, NFP (also herein referred to as “FOVS”) is concerned about theprotection of the privacy of its online visitors, members and supporters. We believe that onlineprivacy is important and are committed to implementing reasonable measures to protect andmaintain your privacy. As a matter of policy, we
- [Past Events](https://vikingship.us/visit/past-events/) - [tribe_events date="-3 days"]
- [Thank You for Joining or Donating!](https://vikingship.us/thank-you-for-joining-or-donating/) - Thank you for joining Friends of the Viking Ship, NFP, renewing your membership, or donating!
- [Ship Stabilization](https://vikingship.us/support/historic-doner-projects/ship-stabilization/) - The 2008 Stabilization During two weeks in June 2008, Robert Fink of Renaissance Yachts and a team from Methods and Materials stabilized the Viking ship.Since being moved from Lincoln Park in 1994, the Viking had been inadequately supported and poorly protected from the weather. Viking sagged and twisted out of shape.First, the shelter was extended
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## Events

- [October 18, 2026 Viking Ship Open Day](https://vikingship.us/event/october-18-2026-viking-ship-open-day/) - Come see the Chicago 1893 World's Fair Viking Ship! 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Good Templar Park in Geneva, IL! Docent led tours of the Viking ship begin approximately every 15 minutes, with our last at 3:45 pm. Our volunteer docents will tell you all about this "one of a kind" ship. You'll learn
- [October 17, 2026 Viking Ship Open Day](https://vikingship.us/event/october-17-2026-viking-ship-open-day/) - Come see the Chicago 1893 World's Fair Viking Ship! 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Good Templar Park in Geneva, IL! Docent led tours of the Viking ship begin approximately every 15 minutes, with our last at 3:45 pm. Our volunteer docents will tell you all about this "one of a kind" ship. You'll learn
- [September 19, 2026 Viking Ship Open Day](https://vikingship.us/event/september-19-2025-viking-ship-open-day/) - Come see the Chicago 1893 World's Fair Viking Ship! 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Good Templar Park in Geneva, IL! Docent led tours of the Viking ship begin approximately every 15 minutes, with our last at 3:45 pm. Our volunteer docents will tell you all about this "one of a kind" ship. You'll learn
- [August 15, 2026 Viking Ship Open Day](https://vikingship.us/event/august-15-2026-viking-ship-open-day/) - Come see the Chicago 1893 World's Fair Viking Ship! 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Good Templar Park in Geneva, IL! Docent led tours of the Viking ship begin approximately every 15 minutes, with our last at 3:45 pm. Our volunteer docents will tell you all about this "one of a kind" ship. You'll learn
- [July 18, 2026 Viking Ship Open Day](https://vikingship.us/event/july-18-2026-viking-ship-open-day/) - Come see the Chicago 1893 World's Fair Viking Ship! 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Good Templar Park in Geneva, IL! Docent led tours of the Viking ship begin approximately every 15 minutes, with our last at 3:45 pm. Our volunteer docents will tell you all about this "one of a kind" ship. You'll learn
- [June 28, 2026 Viking Ship Open Day](https://vikingship.us/event/june-28-2026-viking-ship-open-day/) - Come see the Chicago 1893 World's Fair Viking Ship! 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Good Templar Park in Geneva, IL! Docent led tours of the Viking ship begin approximately every 15 minutes, with our last at 3:45 pm. Our volunteer docents will tell you all about this "one of a kind" ship. You'll learn
- [June 27, 2026 Viking Ship Open Day](https://vikingship.us/event/june-27-2026-viking-ship-open-day/) - Come see the Chicago 1893 World's Fair Viking Ship! 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Good Templar Park in Geneva, IL! Docent led tours of the Viking ship begin approximately every 15 minutes, with our last at 3:45 pm. Our volunteer docents will tell you all about this "one of a kind" ship. You'll learn
- [June 21, 2026 Viking Ship Open Day](https://vikingship.us/event/june-21-2026-viking-ship-open-day/) - Come see the Chicago 1893 World's Fair Viking Ship! 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Good Templar Park in Geneva, IL! Docent led tours of the Viking ship begin approximately every 15 minutes, with our last at 3:45 pm. Our volunteer docents will tell you all about this "one of a kind" ship. You'll learn
- [May 16, 2026 Viking Ship Open Day](https://vikingship.us/event/may-16-2026-viking-ship-open-day/) - Come see the Chicago 1893 World's Fair Viking Ship! 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Good Templar Park in Geneva, IL! Docent led tours of the Viking ship begin approximately every 15 minutes, with our last at 3:45 pm. Our volunteer docents will tell you all about this "one of a kind" ship. You'll learn
- [April 18, 2026 Viking Ship Open Day](https://vikingship.us/event/april-18-2025-viking-ship-open-day/) - Come see the Chicago 1893 World's Fair Viking Ship! 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Good Templar Park in Geneva, IL! Docent led tours of the Viking ship begin approximately every 15 minutes, with our last at 3:45 pm. Our volunteer docents will tell you all about this "one of a kind" ship. You'll learn
- [September 2025 A presentation on the Hjemkomst Viking Ship and its journey from the Great Lakes to Bergen and Oslo, Norway](https://vikingship.us/event/june-14-2025-a-presentation-on-the-hjemkomst-viking-ship-and-its-journey-from-the-great-lakes-to-bergen-and-oslo-norway/) - A presentation on the Hjemkomst Viking Ship and its journey from the Great Lakes to Bergen and Oslo, Norway! 1:00 PM at the Geneva Public Library, Geneva, IL! 227 S 7th St, Geneva, IL 60134
- [October 19, 2025 Viking Ship Open Day](https://vikingship.us/event/october-19-2025-viking-ship-open-day/) - Come see the Chicago 1893 World's Fair Viking Ship! 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Good Templar Park in Geneva, IL! Docent led tours of the Viking ship begin approximately every 15 minutes, with our last at 3:45 pm. Our volunteer docents will tell you all about this "one of a kind" ship. You'll learn
- [October 18, 2025 Viking Ship Open Day](https://vikingship.us/event/october-18-2025-viking-ship-open-day/) - Come see the Chicago 1893 World's Fair Viking Ship! 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Good Templar Park in Geneva, IL! Docent led tours of the Viking ship begin approximately every 15 minutes, with our last at 3:45 pm. Our volunteer docents will tell you all about this "one of a kind" ship. You'll learn
- [September 2025 Viking Ship Open Day](https://vikingship.us/event/september-2025-viking-ship-open-day/) - Come see the Chicago 1893 World's Fair Viking Ship! 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Good Templar Park in Geneva, IL! Docent led tours of the Viking ship begin approximately every 15 minutes, with our last at 3:45 pm. Our volunteer docents will tell you all about this "one of a kind" ship. You'll learn
- [August 2025 Viking Ship Open Day](https://vikingship.us/event/august-2025-viking-ship-open-day/) - Come see the Chicago 1893 World's Fair Viking Ship! 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Good Templar Park in Geneva, IL! Docent led tours of the Viking ship begin approximately every 15 minutes, with our last at 3:45 pm. Our volunteer docents will tell you all about this "one of a kind" ship. You'll learn
- [July 2025 Viking Ship Open Day](https://vikingship.us/event/july-2025-viking-ship-open-day/) - Come see the Chicago 1893 World's Fair Viking Ship! 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Good Templar Park in Geneva, IL! Docent led tours of the Viking ship begin approximately every 15 minutes, with our last at 3:45 pm. Our volunteer docents will tell you all about this "one of a kind" ship. You'll learn
- [June 22, 2025 Viking Ship Open Day](https://vikingship.us/event/june-22-2025-viking-ship-open-day/) - Come see the Chicago 1893 World's Fair Viking Ship! 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Good Templar Park in Geneva, IL! Docent led tours of the Viking ship begin approximately every 15 minutes, with our last at 3:45 pm. Our volunteer docents will tell you all about this "one of a kind" ship. You'll learn
- [June 21, 2025 Viking Ship Open Day](https://vikingship.us/event/june-21-2025-viking-ship-open-day/) - Come see the Chicago 1893 World's Fair Viking Ship! 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Good Templar Park in Geneva, IL! Docent led tours of the Viking ship begin approximately every 15 minutes, with our last at 3:45 pm. Our volunteer docents will tell you all about this "one of a kind" ship. You'll learn
- [June 15, 2025 Viking Ship Open Day](https://vikingship.us/event/june-15-2025-viking-ship-open-day/) - Come see the Chicago 1893 World's Fair Viking Ship! 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Good Templar Park in Geneva, IL! Docent led tours of the Viking ship begin approximately every 15 minutes, with our last at 3:45 pm. Our volunteer docents will tell you all about this "one of a kind" ship. You'll learn
- [May 2025 Viking Ship Open Day](https://vikingship.us/event/may-viking-ship-open-day/) - Come see the Chicago 1893 World's Fair Viking Ship! 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Good Templar Park in Geneva, IL! Docent led tours of the Viking ship begin approximately every 15 minutes, with our last at 3:45 pm. Our volunteer docents will tell you all about this "one of a kind" ship. You'll learn
- [April 2025 Viking Ship Open Day](https://vikingship.us/event/april-viking-ship-open-day/) - Come see the Chicago 1893 World's Fair Viking Ship! 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Good Templar Park in Geneva, IL! Docent led tours of the Viking ship begin approximately every 15 minutes, with our last at 3:45 pm. Our volunteer docents will tell you all about this "one of a kind" ship. You'll learn
- [June 14, 2025 A presentation on Ottilie Lijencrantz and the first Viking movie](https://vikingship.us/event/june-14-2025-a-presentation-on-ottilie-lijencrantz-and-the-first-viking-movie/) - A presentation on Ottilie Lijencrantz and the first Viking movie! 2:00 PM at the Geneva Public Library, Geneva, IL! 227 S 7th St, Geneva, IL 60134
- [March 1, 2025 A Presentation of the History of the 1893 Viking Ship](https://vikingship.us/event/march-1-2025-a-presentation-of-the-history-of-the-1893-viking-ship/) - #A Presentation of the History of the 1893 Viking Ship! 2:00 - 3:00 PM at the Geneva Public Library, Geneva, IL 227 S 7th St, Geneva, IL 60134 Registration recommended:https://gpld.org/event/12628931

## Categories

- [In The Media](https://vikingship.us/category/in-the-media/)
- [History](https://vikingship.us/category/history/)
- [Stabilization](https://vikingship.us/category/stablization/)
- [Viking Ship Memorabilia](https://vikingship.us/category/viking-ship-memorabilia/)
- [Awards](https://vikingship.us/category/awards/)

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## Event Categories

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