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.
Start your history road trip!
Pick up your 2025 Member Pastport and start collecting stamps when you visit Pendarvis! Redeem your stamps for discounts or even a free year of membership! Not a member? Join today to get in on the fun.
Mark Your Calendar
Get the Best Deal in History
Unlock incredible value for historic year-round fun!
All Wisconsin Historical Society members enjoy unlimited free admission to our 11 historic sites and museums, exclusive merchandise and special event discounts, a complimentary annual subscription to the Wisconsin Magazine of History and more. Join at the Family level and above for added benefits and discounts at over 1,200 organizations nationwide!
Follow Us!
Pendarvis
Tucked away in historic Mineral Point, Pendarvis celebrates the 20th century preservation efforts of
Happy 4th of July!
On this day in 1836, Wisconsin Territory was created. This included present day Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and the eastern halves of the Dakotas. The first territorial governor Henry Dodge and first secretary John Horner were inaugurated here in Mineral Point.
Pendarvis is closed today, but our sister site First Capitol is open from 10am - 4pm! ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Thanks to all the Cummins Emission Solutions volunteers who came out to Pendarvis this morning! Volunteers cleared brush and cleaned up the area around our parking lot and Brewery Creek bridge. It looks great! ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Can Pendarvis please explain why the magnificent weeping willow was cut down? This is a tremendous loss.
Thank you Cummins!
Thanks Cummins!!!
Join us tomorrow, Friday, June 20, for our Behind the Scenes tour! This 2 hour tour takes visitors through rooms and buildings usually off limits to visitors. This tour will focus on Bob and Edgar’s private life at Pendarvis from 1935-1970 and how they were able to make a small Cornish cottage into a nationally renowned restaurant.
Check here for more info: wihist.org/4ebPmRA ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook