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Bedstemor's House

Bedstemor’s House is a museum in Elk Horn, Iowa, offering visitors a chance to step inside an early 20th-century Danish-American home preserved in its original style. Built in 1908…

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About Bedstemor's House

Bedstemor’s House is a museum in Elk Horn, Iowa, offering visitors a chance to step inside an early 20th-century Danish-American home preserved in its original style. Built in 1908 by Danish immigrant Jens Otto Christiansen, the house features original and period-appropriate furnishings, including hand-carved wooden furniture and embroidered linens. Guided tours provide historical context, connecting modern visitors to the domestic traditions of Danish immigrants in the Midwest.

Bedstemor's House — Elk Horn, IA