Information and Education Links
Each troll in the park has his or her own immigration story to tell. Use the link below for a playlist of
audio files of the stories as read by KMUN-FM Bedtime Story readers James Dott and Lloyd Bowler.
audio files of the stories as read by KMUN-FM Bedtime Story readers James Dott and Lloyd Bowler.
More information at these links:
Educational Materials Available for Astoria Nordic Heritage Park
FREE downloadable materials for all ages are available and visitors are encouraged to use them to plan and prepare for a real or virtual visit to Astoria Nordic Park. The education project has been funded by the Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association and a grant from the Clatsop County Cultural Coalition.
FREE downloadable materials for all ages are available and visitors are encouraged to use them to plan and prepare for a real or virtual visit to Astoria Nordic Park. The education project has been funded by the Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association and a grant from the Clatsop County Cultural Coalition.
This downloadable pdf contains 76 pages of background information, coloring sheets, activity sheets for before, after, and during a visit to the Nordic Park. Pick and choose or use it all to plan a virtual or real field trip to the park. The materials were created by a team of teacher consultants from Lewis and Clark Elementary School in Astoria. Students will learn about immigration issues and Astoria's heritage based on contributions from Nordic immigrants.
Immigration Interviews
Actual Nordic immigrants to Astoria discuss their experiences leaving their homeland and making a new life in Astoria.
Actual Nordic immigrants to Astoria discuss their experiences leaving their homeland and making a new life in Astoria.
Astoria Nordic Park Troll Tales Audio Files
KMUN Bedtime readers Jim Dott and Lloyd Bowler read the troll tales aloud for listeners of all ages and for readers who want to follow along in the Troll Tales booklet. The stories are best in this order. Click on the name to hear the story.
Viktor, Everyone's Friend
Margit Trollsdottir and the Cat
Olle and the Lost Toys
Sven, Master of the Accordion
The Musical Adventures of Annette
Leif, the Grumpy Troll
Coming to Astoria Readers Theater Scripts
James Dott wrote Readers Theater scripts explaining one Nordic family's decision to immigrate to Astoria.
The scripts are based on true facts from several different Astoria families. Click on the name to access a pdf of the script.
Coming to Astoria - elementary version
Coming to Astoria - middle school version
Coming to Astoria Readers Theater Videos
Students in Allison Magyar's class at Lewis and Clark Elementary perform in YouTube videos part 1 and 2 of the play. Click on the title to access the videos.
Coming to Astoria Part 1
Coming to Astoria Part 2
Astoria Nordic Park is located at 1590-92 Marine Drive and is open 24 hours per day. The park has a story line that starts on the River Walk and proceeds up the Grand Entrance staircase and ramp.
West Studio site plan for Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Park, 90% complete design
Overhead view of Astoria Nordic
Heritage Park 90% complete design
Astoria Nordic Heritage Park from Marine Drive looking north
Grand Entrance to Astoria Nordic Heritage Park from the Astoria Riverwalk
Storyline 1: We said our last goodbyes and left Scandinavia for a better life in America.
Storyline 2: Arriving in Astoria with steamer trunks and traditions (Midsummer Pole), 90% complete design
Storyline 3: Becoming Astorian and American, contributions to local community, 90% complete design
Astoria Nordic Heritage Park looking east, 90% complete design