Discover Wisconsin’s Cornish
History and the Couple
Who Helped Preserve It
Every building tells a story, and at Pendarvis, there are plenty, each with a unique narrative to tell. Your journey through this picturesque cluster of stone and log structures will take you not only through the stories of the people who originally created and inhabited them, but also the story of Bob Neal and Edgar Hellum, the couple who salvaged, restored, and made these buildings shine again.
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Pendarvis
Tucked away in historic Mineral Point, Pendarvis celebrates the 20th century preservation efforts of
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Pendarvis staff have been hard at work getting the site ready to open for the season. We've been having a great time together cleaning, resetting exhibits, and completing staff training. Thanks to all our staff for their hard work already!
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Thanks to everyone who helped us complete our prairie burn on the Merry Christmas Mine Hill yesterday! Pendarvis facilities manager Mike led our team on the project, including: Stonefield Historic Site facilities manager Alex, Villa Louis Historic Site facilities manager Brett and tour guide Joe, and Pendarvis tour guide Ryan. We're excited about the continued restoration on our prairie and grounds! ... See MoreSee Less
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