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
Today we have Tree Health Management on site to do a survival prune on our historic birch tree. This prune will help maintain the life of the tree by removing dead limbs and reducing weight off the crown to prevent future wind damage. We have been working closely with the DNR wildlife biologists and other professionals to ensure longevity and safety of the tree.
Our birch tree is important to Pendarvis history because it prompted Bob Neal and Edgar Hellum to buy up additional property, eventually saving more historic structures and creating the Pendarvis complex. ... See MoreSee Less
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The most important tree in Mineral Point. Be sure to take time to appreciate it while it's still alive. It has lived far beyond life expectancy.
Happy birthday to Edgar Gorby Hellum!
Edgar was born on this day in 1906 in Stoughton, Wisconsin. In 1934, he met Robert Neal, and together as business and life partners, they spent the rest of their lives promoting and preserving the history of Mineral Point and Wisconsin. Their biggest endeavor was operating the Pendarvis House restaurant and restoring the surrounding buildings from 1935-1970, which make up Pendarvis Historic Site today.
📸Edgar at White Deer Lake in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. ... See MoreSee Less
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What a wonderful legacy!
A very talented and nice person.
Do you or someone you know love history? Want to work at a place spanning over a hundred and fifty years of Wisconsin’s history? Are you in the Mineral Point area?
Apply for a summer job with the Wisconsin Historical Society at Pendarvis! Help guide guests through the buildings and grounds and experience first hand all the awesome events put on at the site. Apply online, add your resume with your experience--even if it’s only a little--and we will get in touch with you! No experience necessary! We would be happy to have you!
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