Celebrate Leif Ericson Day 2009 With Us!

PLEASE NOTE: We are celebrating Leif Ericson Day on Sunday, October 11th this year!

Each year, we select a featured Scandinavian country - this year is Sweden. We hope that you will mark your calendars and plan to attend one or both of our festivities, and bring a friend, a relative or a neighbor. This cultural observance is open to all nationalities, as we celebrate the historical fact that "Leif Landed First".

Luncheon Banquet
At noon, please join us at the annual Leif Ericson Day banquet held at the Holiday Inn Select on Naaman's Road. This is a great time to mingle with old friends, enjoy a good meal, listen to words from guest speakers, see our display of Viking artifacts, and hear news of our famous traveling Viking Ship Norseman. The cost for this banquet is $30 per person. You can view and print the menu and RSVP form by clicking here. If you have questions, please contact Joe Jeantet.

FREE Annual Ceremony in Marcus Hook
At 2:30pm our celebration continues at Market Square Memorial Park in Marcus Hook, PA. Come see the Norseman on LAND this year! Due to low tides, we will not be sailing our ship - instead we will have it on display in the park so that you can take a much closer look at it! We will introduce our honored guests, read the proclamations from the President of the United States, the Governor of Pennsylvania, and listen inspirational words from keynote speakers. At the conclusion of this ceremony, a wreath symbolizing the encampment at Vinland, will be dedicated in honor of the life and accomplishments of Leif Ericson. The Norseman crew will be available after the ceremony to answer any questions.

For printable directions to the Market Square Memorial Park, click here.

If you would like more information, please contact event chairman Joe Jeantet.