Author’s Note

Yankee settlers established Stoughton, Wisconsin, in 1847. However, immigrants from Norway followed in such great numbers that today the community is perhaps best known for its Norwegian heritage.

Some of those immigrants came from the Hardanger region in southwest Norway. This area is particularly known for its vibrant folk arts and culture, including the Hardanger fiddle music and textiles highlighted in the mystery.

To learn more about the featured places and groups:

Stoughton Historical Society http://www.stoughtonhistoricalsociety.org

Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge https://www.facebook.com/Sons-Of-Norway-Stoughton-WI-129998320406152/

Stoughton Norwegian Dancers https://stoughtonnorwegiandancers.com

Hardanger Folk Museum https://hardangerfolkemuseum.no

Voss Folk Museum https://vossfolkemuseum.no

Utne Hotel https://utnehotel.no/en/