One was inspiration peak, mn usa and the other was the kensington runestone location in kensington,mn usa. It is 31 inches tall, 16 inches wide, six inches thick and it weighs 202 pounds. The kensington runestone solution as you learned in the newport tower presentation the newport tower lead us to two important geographichical, and historicly important, points. Thomas reiersgord is a practicing lawyer and an avid collector of books and americana. New evidence against the kensington runestone language log. We celebrate this historic artifact every june during runestone days with a parade, street dance, food, and much more. Browse expedias selection of 88 hotels and places to stay closest to kensington runestone park. The kensington runestone is a 202pound slab of greywacke covered in runes on its face and side. Now known as the kensington rune stone, it details a journey of land acquisition in the year 62.
Alexandria, minnesota america loves vikings, and maybe no place in america loves them more than the scandinaviansettled city of alexandria, which has clutched the redbeards to its civic bosom for over 100 years. The existence of another new code embedded within the inscription was first realized by the author during the lecture portion of the select master degree, the second of three degrees within the cryptic degrees of york rite freemasonry. He took up the mystery of the kensington rune stone as an intellctual. In 1898, a minnesota farmer clearing trees from his field uprooted a large stone carved with mysterious runes. Vikings, templars, and goths in america in 62 oct 19, 2016 ian harvey a simple farmer did not expect to discover what appeared to be an ancient stone with viking style graphic symbols engraved on it in the state of minnesota. Top 10 hotels closest to kensington runestone park in. The kensington rune stone, currently located in the runestone museum in alexandria, minnesota, is not merely a local curiosity. Following the presentation, scott was available for questions and to sign copies of his new book, the hooked x. To this day, visitors leave the runestone museum in alexandria, minn. Kensington white pages phone books in minnesota mn. It really takes away from the county scenery of the surrounding area. The runestone is prominently displayed in the museum and there is a nice video to watch about its discovery so the kensington runestone and the runestone museum. A swedish immigrant, olof ohman, reported that he discovered it in 1898 in the largely rural township of solem, douglas county, minnesota, and named it after the nearest settlement, kensington. Kensington runestone park is located on the original farm site of olaf ohman.
Hall was an early critic of prescriptive grammar, which he. The interesting thing about the kensington runestone is that it was discovered in minnesota. The 200pound runecovered slab was unearthed in 1898 by a swedish american farmer named olof ohman while he was felling a tree on his farmland near kensington, minnesota roughly 15 miles west of alexandria. Not 10 graves, not the debris and rubbish generated by a larger group of people traveling across the country, no boats, no items lost off belts or out of packs. At the citys heart is a 202pound rock slab inscribed with. Army retired, commanded combat units in the 82nd and 101st airborne divisions and the 10th mountain division. We provide high speed internet, cable tv, local phone service and long distance service to people living in west central minnesota. Kensington rune stone minnesota historical society. Viking martyrs and the birthplace of america by david m. Olof ohman, in tie, and the kensington runestone are flanked by armed guards at an exhibition in about 1929. The park consists of 304 acres of wooded, gently rolling land which has two shelters for picnicking, outdoor game fields, trails for hiking and crosscountry skiing, mountain. Scholars who believe the kensington runestone is a 19thcentury prank and not concrete evidence that norsemen beat columbus to america by 100plus years say they have found the smoking gun.
Enjoy onsite parking, a garden, and an inroom dvd player. In 1898, a farmer in northwestern minnesota unearthed a large stone engraved with what appeared to be norse. Whats the truth behind minnesotas kensington runestone. Visit this historic park to view the actual discovery location of the infamous kensington runestone. Its something that puts settlers in america well before columbus. A minnesota geologist thinks the controversial kensington runestone is the real thing and there. Lawrencegreat lakes route would have looked familiar to scandinavians who had traversed their eastern fur trade route through northern russia, and within the concluding paragraph of her wonderful little book, the kensington runestoneapproaching a research question holistically, she astutely sums up the. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. New book examining the reasons for its popular appeal myths of the rune stone. For the next 40 years, holand struggled to sway public and scholarly opinion about the runestone, writing articles and several books. The kensington runestone with scott wolter giants of the.
The book unearths neverbeforeseen clues that offer a gripping account of the rune stones authenticity, such as. This week the new kensington rune stone park visitors center opened in minnesota to tell the story of the kensington runestone, the controversial inscribed slab uncovered in the nineteenth century bearing a runic inscription. The runestone is prominently displayed in the museum and there is a nice video to watch about its discovery so the kensington runestone and the runestone museum are one in the same. The world famous and controversial kensington rune stone was the runestone museums only artifact when it opened its doors in 1958. His last combat tour was in afghanistan in 2007 where he earned the combat action badge and bronze star medal. There has been a drawnout debate on the stones authenticity, but the scholarly consensus has classified it a. New book claims kensington rune stone is part of an elaborate. The kensington runestone solution runestone front runestone side upon submitting the runestone to a handwriting analysis it was determined that the writing had been done by two different persons. It has gained worldwide fame since it was allegedly unearthed by a swedish immigrant farmer named olof ohman in 1898 near the village of kensington, minnesota. The first five rows were done by one person and the last four rows, and side, were done by a second person. Runestone is committed to growing the next generation of editors and writers we provide intense mentorship and handson experience for student editors across multiple levels of expertise. The inscription purports to be a record left behind by scandinavian explorers in the 14th century. The kensington rune stone has been the subject of passionate debate over its authenticity since it was discovered in the roots of a tree near kensington, minnesota,by olof ohman in 1898. Safe in its namesake museum, the kensington runestone upends u.
The book alludes to a scandalous tale on the gran tape and helps to cement ohmans reputation as an unscrupulous forger. Kehoe argues that modern examination of the runestone found in kensington, mn in 1898 demonstrates that weathering, dendrition from the roots surrounding it and other decomposition of the engravings are consistent with the markings having been made in the mid 14th century. The runestone has led researchers from around the world and across the centuries on an exhaustive quest to explain how a runic artifact, dated 62, could show up in north america. Runestone telecom association is located in hoffman, minnesota.
Since then, the museum has grown to include additional artifacts found in minnesota that relate to middleage nordic explorers. A former educator, he values curiosity and diligent research. The kensington runestone a reappraisal of the circumstances under which the stone was discovered. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. Kensington runestone park explore alexandria minnesota. Approaching a research question holistically by kehoe, alice beck and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Check out the comments on and the if you want another. Swedish scholar finds new evidence that the kensington. Ohman said he found the buried stone on his minnesota farm. He didnt have a great education but there was a book that had ruins in it even though they were different. This paper presents the detailed description of a recent discovery by the author he calls the, ritual code on the kensington rune stone. Krueger university of minnesota press, october most of what has been written on the kensington rune stone has been preoccupied with questions of.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the kensington runestone. Theres never been any kind of evidence to corroborate this account. A mystery solved from 1958, which claimed the stone was a hoax. Kensington runestone alexandria 2020 all you need to. Kehoes 87 wellwritten pages treat the kensington runestone as a case study in critical thinking. Runestone telecom association runestone telecom association. Kensington runestone county park 2020 all you need to. Kensington runestone park new visitor center is so out of place, the building looks like it belongs in downtown chicago, not in rural minnesota. Key to the secret history of north america, and his 2005 book, the kensington runestone, compelling new evidence. Waveland press the kensington runestone approaching a.
From a larger perspective, facile rejection of the kensington runestone inscription indicates the power of the columbus myth, that the americas had been hidden from the active world until the admiral of the ocean sea rent the veil. No one knows who made it and exactly why the hoax was perpetrated. In true kehoe style, it is not only well written and organized, but also provocative. The kensington runestone is believed to have originated in 62 by norse explorers. Alexandrias kensington runestone stands out as minnesotas mystery. Landsverk, o published by the church press, california, 1961, 1961. Approaching a research question holistically kindle edition by kehoe, alice beck. Real or ruse, the kensington runestone is historic. Five centuries denigrating civilizations of americas first nations have been also. Prior to this book, much of the writing on the kensington runestone has been dated, unscientific, and has treated the stone variously as a hoax, ufoish mystery, or object for advocacy. Associated press article regarding a book which claims that the kensington runestone is authentic. We use cookies on this site to enhance the visitor experience. Although the artifact has long ago been discounted.
Stewart has released a new book, the first in a series, in which he attempts to solve the mystery of the kensington rune stone krs by. If you are a longtime reader of this blog, you are undoubtedly familiar with the legend of the kensington runestone, a runecovered stone unearthed in the nineteenth century in minnesota and alleged to be a record of a norse expedition from vinland to the interior of north america in the mid0s. Alexandrias kensington runestone stands out as minnesota. Save on popular hotels near kensington runestone park, kensington. The origin of the the kensington runestone is still a mystery, however. Book the buttercup hideaway 2bdrm stay at this vacation home in kensington. Matthew gaskill holds an ma in european history and writes on a variety of topics from the medieval world to wwii to genealogy and more. We publish and promote the nations finest undergraduate writers in an online forum that is physically beautiful, and maintains or exceeds the standards of print.
The origin of the kensington runestone has been the subject of much controversy and speculation for well over a century now. Kensington is most famous for the discovery of the kensington runestone, by local farmer olaf ohman in 1898. The kensington runestone mentions a larger camp, the death of 10 men, and even more men to discover the dead ones. The kensington runestone is a large stone with runes carved in it that some believe it may have been carved by vikings. From the list of editors and their areas of interest below, determine which editor would be best suited to or most interested in the type of book you are proposing. Publisher of outstanding books on the history, art, and culture of the upper. That same year, a swedishamerican wrote a book called the norsemen in america, or americas discovery, in which he posited that. Runestone souvenir from the runestone museum in alexandria, minnesota. Popular attractions kensington runestone park and andes tower hills are located nearby. Through the presentation of compelling new evidence this book answers the many nagging questions that have eluded investigators for over 100 years. Find cheap deals and discount rates among them that best fit your budget.
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