Who we are

A Legacy That Began in 1911

Nordic institutions in California date back to the 1800’s, when immigrant communities first established organizations in San Francisco during the Gold Rush era.

By the time Peer Gynt was founded as a Sons of Norway lodge in 1911, the 22nd lodge in Western United States, these early societies had already laid the groundwork for Nordic life on the West Coast.

But in Los Angeles, Peer Gynt was among the first.

For more than a century, our group has served as:

• A cultural home

• A community builder

• A bridge between generations of Norwegians and Scandinavians in Southern California

Today, Peer Gynt LA continues that legacy, reimagined for a new generation in one of the world’s most creative cities.

Meetings

At present, we meet in person at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 4783 W. 130th St., Hawthorne, CA 90250, always on the first Saturday of the month at 10:00 AM.

You can also join our meetings via Zoom. The details are in our newsletter.