2025Emigration To North America Bicentenary - Set

The Dream of America
Between 1836 and 1915, over 750,000 Norwegians emigrated to America, giving Norway the highest emigration rate among the Nordic countries relative to its population. The first recorded journey was made by the pinnace Restauration from Stavanger to New York in 1825, led by Cleng Peerson. This voyage marked the beginning of Norwegian emigration to North America, and the arrival on 9 October is celebrated as Leiv Eiriksson Day in the United States. To commemorate this year's anniversary, both the Christian Radich and a replica of Restauration will sail to New York.