Cousins whose mothers are from Decorah prepare to join the 2008 Nordic Fest Barnetog (Children's Parade)
As plans came together for the first Nordic Fest in 1967, big news came: screen and theatre actress Peggy Wood, known for her roles as strong-willed Scandinavian mother Marta Hansen in the television show Mama (1949-1957), which was based on the Broadway play I Remember Mama as well as Mother Abess from Sound of Music (1965) would be an honored guest at the first Nordic Fest.
What were Peggy's impressions of her first visit to Decorah, in 1967 for the first Nordic Fest?
As recalled in the Thursday, July 25, 1991 Decorah Newspapers Nordic Fest edition (on the occasion of the 25th year):
"I saw a little boy who carried a Norwegian flag in one hand, and you know what he had in his other hand? His bottle. It was too delightful to forget. I am sure everyone who was there vowed to come to the second Nordic Fest next July. It was a charming experience. I shall never forget it."
What was your moment that made you know you wanted to return to the following year's Nordic Fest?
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