Two hundred years ago, this ship sailed to America for the dream of a better life.
The Norway – America Voyage in 2025
It was a grand public celebration on July 4 when the 200th anniversary of the historic departure of the Restauration was commemorated in Stavanger.
Accompanied by the Royal Yacht and three generations of the royal family—on Her Majesty Queen Sonja’s 88th birthday.
The voyage’s high patron, Liv Ullmann, released the final mooring line as the iconic Restauration set sail on July 4, 2025, retracing the path of 1825—with a focus on old dreams and today’s realities. The themes of immigration and emigration reflect both who we were, and who we are today.
Upon its arrival in New York City on October 9, the Restauration was welcomed by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon, along with many Norwegians and Norwegian-Americans. See what happened in New York City then.
(Also follow the return voyage to Norway on the map below and on our social media.)
Photo of Liv Ullmann: Grethe Nygaard, The Norwegian Film Festival.
Follow the vessel
We share the latest news from the Restauration vessel with photos, text and videos straight from the Atlantic. (Also on the return voyage.)
Come aboard and get a glimpse into life at sea.
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We are reliving the emigration to America
On July 4, 1825, the first Norwegian emigrants set sail from Stavanger to America aboard the sailing ship Restauration.
Two hundred years later, the Restauration Friends Association follows in their wake. On the very same day, two centuries later, we set out on the same journey – to honor their courage and share the story of those who built a bridge between Norway and America.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in commemorating one of Norway’s greatest adventures.
Support us and our volunteer work.
Unique Memories of Restauration
Take the opportunity to get a unique souvenir from Restauration in the Crossings200 anniversary year, 2025.
And help make it possible for the Friends Association to complete a safe voyage from Norway to North America. (And back.)
And continued work in sharing history with new generations and preserving the ship.
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