Here you can see pictures from events and meetings hosted by the Museum Friends Association.
Trip to Farsund and Lista
Pictures from a trip to Farsund and Listalandet. The group visited the Nordberg fort and Lista lighthouse. Photos: Torbjørn Bøe.
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- The Nordberg fort, from World War 2, is protected as cultural heritage. We are presented with information about it in the well preserved mess hall. Its decor is a special mixture of German and Norwegian culture. Photo: Torbjørn Bøe.
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- It was easy to get around at the well-maintained site. Photo: Torbjørn Bøe.
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- Unfortunately, the view was marred by fog when we reached the top. Photo: Torbjørn Bøe.
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- German kitchen equipment from the war stirred mixed admiration. Photo: Torbjørn Bøe.
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- The rock carvings at Penne are worth a visit. Photo: Torbjørn Bøe.
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- In Farsund, we were greeted by a female watchman and tour guide. Photo: Torbjørn Bøe.
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- It was a fascinating city walk, with a lot of information from an enthusiastic guide. Photo: Torbjørn Bøe.
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- A visit to Farsund is not complete before seeing the magnificent building known as Husan, and getting to know its unique history. Photo: Torbjørn Bøe.
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- We want to remind you that Eilert Sundt, perhaps best known as Norway's first sociologist, has family roots in Egersund. Photo: Torbjørn Bøe.
Small Talk by Fotlandsfossen
Pictures from a trip to Fotlandsfossen (the Fotland waterfall) and Samuel Theng's farm at Tengs. The Small Talk-presentation was about Fotlandsfossen and its use, and about salmon fishing. Photo: Torbjørn Bøe.
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- Many had found their way to Fotlandsfossen (the Fotland waterfall). Photo: Torbjørn Bøe
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- Unfortunately, this is all that remains of what was Fotland Uldspinneri (Fotland Woollen Mill) a hundred years ago. Photo: Torbjørn Bøe
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- People stood in line to visit the attic of the "salmon lord" Pelly's house. Photo: Torbjørn Bøe
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- The assembly heads off towards Samuel, hoping to get some coffee. Photo: Torbjørn Bøe
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- Jon Olaf Lorentzen tells us more about the period when English salmon fishermen discovered Tengselven (the Tengs river) as a destination. Photo: Torbjørn Bøe
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- A devout audience in Samuel Thengs' beautifully restored old hay barn. Photo: Torbjørn Bøe