Telelaget’s unique historical resources and modern Telemark connections provide much more than a simple genealogy would. Connecting with other descendants of emigrants from Telemark, discovering stories of pioneers, finding an ancestor’s farm in a bygdebøk, and seeing Telemark culture, old and new, come alive at Stevne provide a different kind of link to Norway than a list of names and dates. A more expansive family history that can be experienced and passed on.

Connections...Community...Culture

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Join Telelaget and keep the bygdelag movement going!

Become a Telelag member and join a community of Telemark Norway's emigrant descendants as we continue to explore our connections to our roots and share our stories, histories, and discoveries. Members also get access to all of our exclusive publications and genealogy resources as well as invitations to the Annual Stevne, Norway tours, and other events. The historic Telesoga and our Telenews arrive biannually at your door for free!