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Danish Heritage
Do the names Jensen, Petersen, Christensen or Hansen sound familiar?
Or did you just discover a census record listing an ancestor as Danish?
Visit Denmark and walk in the footsteps of your ancestors.
Discover your Danish heritage
Visit the old country
Visiting the country of an ancestor is something unique. Travel to the village, city or region that your relative came from. Learn about what daily life was like in Denmark at the time when your ancestor left for the new world. Ideas for a Danish heritage trip
Danish heritageThere are 1.5 million people in the US with Danish heritage. Find out more about when they arrived, why they came here, and what made them emigrate. Danish emigration to North America
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A taste of Denmark.
Enjoy traditional Danish regional dishes when you visit Denmark.
Trace your Danish roots
Maybe you know a lot about your Danish ancestor, or maybe you only have a snippet of information. How do you find out more about your Danish ancestor and his or her journey to America? In our link guide you can find good starting points for researching your Danish roots as well as learn more about the Danish immigration to the United States. Go to Danish heritage link guide
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 Living historyDaily life in old-time Denmark is recreated at a number of open-air museums where you can experience traditional houses, farms, stores and school rooms. Here you can see, touch and smell what life was like in the old days.  4th of July in DenmarkEach year Danes and Danish-Americans gather to celebrate the 4th of July in North Jutland in Denmark. It is estimated to be the largest 4th of July party outside of the United States.  The regions of DenmarkWhile it is a small country, each region in Denmark has a different landscape, a unique dialect and local culinary specialties as well as a large variety of sights, attractions and local museums to enjoy.
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