Our Museum Buildings


   

Anderson Store (1858) - operated by the Anderson family until 1958, this building has been restored and is now open as both a museum and a store.  Shop for books written by local writers or buy old-fashioned candy, such as the ever popular cherry & orange slices, chocolate stars and more.

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Inside the Anderson Store

    
   

Anderson Barn (1880) - restored in 1990, the barn now houses a museum telling the story of early Ephraim and its families. The barn also features a fun Hands-on Hayloft children's exhibit and is home to our cartoon draft horse and  childrens' mascot, Bjorn.

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Pioneer Schoolhouse (1880) - built on this site and in use until 1948. Come learn about school in early Ephraim.

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Inside the Pioneer Schoolhouse

    
   

Goodletson Cabin (ca. 1855) - originally located on Eagle Island, this cabin was home to a family of seven!

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Inside the Goodletson Cabin

    
Iverson House    

Historic Iverson House (1854) - oldest frame home in Door County, home of Ephraim's founder, Rev. Andreas Iverson and his family. Restored to 1885 based on the letters of Anna Petterson, the third minister's wife to live in the house.

Since 2010, join us for a special weekly tour in conjunction with Ephraim's Moravian Church every  Thursday, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm (starting at the church).

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Inside the Iverson House

    
   

Svalhus - a Norwegian style house named for the overhanging second story, used to help keep the house cool. This museum building is available for rental for special events and meetings.  Call the office for availability and pricing.

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2011 Hours & Admission Fees:

Summer Hours:

Open Tuesday through Saturday
11:00 am -- 4:00 pm
Friday, June 17 through Saturday, September 3

Fall Hours:

Friday and Saturday
11:00 am -- 4:00 pm
Friday, September 9 through Saturday, October 8

Walking Tours & Museums - $5 per person
Museums only (Iverson not included) - $5 adults; $3 students aged 6-18; under 6 free

Historic Iverson House/Ephraim Moravian Church Tours, Thursdays, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm, starting at the church.  Fee: $5 per adult, $ 3 per student and children under 6 free.
Ephraim Audio Walking Tours (available at the Ephraim Visitor's Center) -- $5 per person

Ephraim Historical Foundation
P.O. Box 165
Ephraim, WI 54211-0165
Office Phone: 920.854.9688
Fax: 920.854.7232
Email:
info@ephraim.org


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