410 Hilltop Ave.
Stanton, Iowa
Hours of Operation - April - October
Wed. - Sat. 1 - 4 PM
Or by appointment
712-829-2840
General Admission - $5.00/adult
PERMANENT DISPLAYS
The Rev. Halland Room
You may begin with a short video of the Halland story. Then explore the rest of the room for many artifacts - coins, a loom, and trunks that held a migrant's possessions for the the trip to the United States -- and much more.
A. M. Kirkeberg Classroom
Visit a classroom from the turn of the century. Sit in the student desks, explore the books they used for learning. Imagine yourself with the same room with students of all different ages.
Gustav Mathilda Ossian Foyer
In the entry hall the display includes several Swedish coffeepots and Mrs. Olson (Virginia Christine) who made herself and Folger's coffee famous. She allows selfies! A mural showing the trip from Sweden to Stanton towers over 3 display cases.
A. M. Kirkeberg Classroom
The desks, blackboards, and general setting are as it was in the early 1900's. Who remembers ink wells?
The Community Room
Known officially as the Dorothy Larmon Brown room, it includes a wall of photos, etc. from 1920 to 1950. Another wall features the Children's Home. There are tables and chairs for visiting (coffee is often available). or reading some of the historical details from the growing collection of thousands of items in the library.
The Community Room is a wonderful place for small gatherings. It has several round tables with chairs and a small kitchen. Contact the Center for rental information.
Second Floor
First above you is the horse-drawn sleigh and a horse-hide blanket below. A row of military uniforms once worn by local citizens is right around the corner.
(This floor is handicap accessible.)
Baseball in Stanton
Bats, gloves and lots of photos illustrate the history of baseball in Stanton (particularly the town team). Remember the Anderson Ball Park as it once was (see the mural) and as it is today (2015 photo) See the team that played in the national tournament in 1936.
Second Floor - There's More
On the north side - A mural depicts an Ioway tribe camp, with a time-line and artifacts below.
On the south side - FFA (Future Farmers of America) artifacts, barbed wire display, wooden windmill head, horse drawn plow, old basketball floor, band uniforms, Rev. Smith's desk and family history items.. and so much more.
Bank Display
The Liljedahls donated the cashier's cage and other furnishings from the Essex First National Bank - including the vault. You are welcome to explore them all.
Outside Grounds
To the east - go inside the one-room school house. It was the former Cramer school south in Page County. Behave yourself - there's dunce chair.
To the south - wind your way to the largest Swedish coffeepot - built in 1914 as a water tower, painted and altered to look like a coffeepot in 1971. In 2015 it was transported to this spot and repainted. Now all can enjoy its beauty.
Gift items
Christmas Items
Gift Shop
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Gift Shop
Dala Horses
Swedish Glass
Swedish Cookbooks
Christmas Decorations
Swedish Linens
Swedish Tiles
Swedish Jewelry
Coffee Mugs
Figurines
and Much More!
Gift Shop Open During Regular Business Hours or by Appointment
Click on side arrows in images to scroll through Gift Shop selections.
SCHEDULE A TOUR
Please call the center to schedule a tour for groups or for yourself - if other than regular open hours.
Call 712-829-2840 - first. If no answer try, 712-313-8522.
On request we may provide coffee and pastries at the end of the tour for a nominal charge.
General Admission Fee - $5.00/adult
Call to schedule a tour 712-829-2840
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS
You can help support the Swedish Heritage and Cultural Center with your Annual Membership payment. Memberships and donations pay for the building maintenance and utilities and help with project expenses.
Just click on the link to complete the membership form and send to the address on the form.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT!
Thank you
to the
Jeannine Gourley family for the generous Memorial contribution in her name.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chris Nelson
Carrol Peterson
President
Sheila Mainquist
Vice President
Don Hicks
Advisory Board
Secretary
Bev Palmquist
John Sellergen
Member at Large
Member at Large
Dennis Burke
Advisory Board
Garnet Requist
Treasurer
Mike Lundgren
Newsletter Editor
Robert Rossander
Advisory Board
