Skumsrud Heritage Farm facts for kids
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Nils Skumsrud House
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 Location in Wisconsin
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| Location | Hamburg, Vernon County, SE of jct. of WI162 & US14/US61 Coon Valley, Wisconsin |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1853 |
| Built by | Skumsrud, Nils |
| Architectural style | Single-pen log |
| NRHP reference No. | 90000571 |
| Added to NRHP | July 11, 1990 |
The Skumsrud Heritage Farm is a special place that shows what life was like for early Norwegian immigrants in America. It's a historic farm located about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) west of Coon Valley, Wisconsin, in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. A homestead is a home and land where a family lives and works, often built by pioneers settling new areas.
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What is Skumsrud Heritage Farm?
A Living Museum
The Skumsrud Heritage Farm is like an outdoor museum where you can see history come alive. It's also a cultural center, which means it's a place where people learn about and celebrate Norwegian traditions. The farm covers about 43 acres (17 hectares) of land. This land is nestled in a beautiful valley with a small creek flowing through it.
Pioneer Log Buildings
On the farm, you'll find 11 old log buildings that have been carefully restored. These buildings were once homes and other structures used by Norwegian pioneers. Each building shows a different way that these early immigrants designed and built their homes. They give us a peek into the past and how people lived long ago.
The Farm's History
Built by Nels Skumsrud
The Skumsrud Heritage Farm was originally built in 1853 by a man named Nels Skumsrud. He was one of the many Norwegian immigrants who came to America looking for a new life. He built his home and farm in this area of Wisconsin.
A Gift to the Community
Many years later, in 1983, Nels Skumsrud's grandchildren, Lloyd and Ruth Thrune, decided to give the farm to an organization called Norskedalen. They wanted to make sure the property was kept safe and preserved for future generations. Their goal was for the farm to help educate people about the rich history and culture of Norwegian immigrants in the area.
A Recognized Historic Place
The Skumsrud Heritage Farm is considered the oldest house still standing in its area. Because of its importance to history, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. This is a special list of places in the United States that are important to the country's history and should be protected.
