The Norwegian-American \u201cbygdelag\u201d is an organization of emigrant descendants from a particular area of Norway, now living in North America. Each \u201clag\u201d seeks to preserve Norwegian cultural heritage, facilitate genealogical research, and strengthen bonds with its community-of-origin in Norway. There are over 30 bygdelag in America today. The parent organization is Bygdelagenes Fellesraad. Our Nord Hedmark og Hedemarken Lag includes 16 kommuner in the three districts of Nord-\u00d8sterdal, S\u00f8r-\u00d8sterdal, and Hedemarken \/ Hamar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n