Skumsrud Heritage Farm
The Skumsrud Heritage Farm is a 43 acre property just west of Coon Valley that was given to Norskedalen by Lloyd Thrune and his sister Ruth Thrune, in 1983. It was their wish to see the log house, built by their grandfather Nels Skumsrud in 1853, considered to be the oldest surviving house in the area, preserved for the future. They further wished that the property would be used to perpetuate the Norwegian heritage of the area.
The property is a historic open-air museum owned and operated by Norskedalen as a museum and cultural center for classes and events. It has eleven restored pioneer log buildings nestled in a picturesque valley with a creek and croplands surrounded by forested hills.
A Gift Shop is located in one of the restored log buildings. Heritage Classes in a wide variety of arts and crafts are held in the Lloyd Thrune classroom building. The Museum displays the many artistic talents of both Lloyd and Ruth Thrune including wood carving and painting.The farm's unique setting complements the educational experience.
The Skumsrud Heritage Farm is open June 1st through August 31st.
Hours of Operation:
Friday 9 - 5
Saturday 10 - 5
Sunday Noon - 5
Please join us for our Annual Ice Cream Social at the Skumsrud Heritage Farm on Sunday, August 8th for a Chicken Q and a lovely old-fashioned summer afternoon. Free Admission!
Step back in time and take a guided, lantern lit walk and meet characters from the past at the Twilight Tour/Historical Walk on May 27th and September 10th.