There will be a grand commemoration at Vågen in Stavanger on July 4, 2025. The 200th anniversary of the Norwegian emigration will reach its peak on this very day.
What will happen in Stavanger on Friday, July 4 next year? And what else could happen? And who will be involved?
You are invited to a seminar on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Møteplassen at Sølvberget in Stavanger, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM or 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
This is truly a major event to be marked on July 4, 2025. From 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM, there will be a fine and solemn ceremony at Vågen, followed by Restauration’s departure from the dock at 1:00 PM as it sets sail out to the open sea. There are also other events and activities planned for this day. We know that many people want to contribute to the program and content. But who?
Now, the organizers – 200 Crossings, Restauration, the City of Stavanger, and Rogaland County Municipality – invite you to a meeting to inform, inspire, and listen. 200 Crossings is the foundation behind the national emigration anniversary.
At the meeting on September 3, we will first explain the plans for the departure of the Restauration and what has been decided for the program on July 4. Afterward, we will listen to what the participants in the meeting wish to contribute to or have ideas for. The deadline for input to the organizers is November 1. Please note that the organizers will select parts of the program for the official schedule, but there will also be room for others to contribute outside of the official program. Regardless, we need an overview to ensure that the content can be coordinated.
This seminar will be repeated twice on the same day at different times: once in the afternoon and again in the evening. A special registration link has been created for this session. You can sign up for the time that suits you best. Please register by August 28, 2024. (The seminar has been carried out.)
The seminar is free and is open to anyone who wants to contribute ideas, activities, or content for the big anniversary on July 4, 2025, in Stavanger.
We look forward to welcoming you.
On behalf of:
200 Crossings (The National Emigration Anniversary)
The City of Stavanger
Rogaland County Municipality
The Restauration Friendship Association