<description>&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Welcome back to Elk Horn, Iowa – a small Midwestern town that became the heart of Danish America. In this episode, we hear a remarkable coincidence about the first Danes to arrive here, visit the historic Danish Windmill with manager Lisa Steen Riggs, and explore The Museum of Danish America. I also get a personal tour of "Bedstemor's Hus," built in 1908 by the colorful local legend known as Prince Otto. From documentaries that made locals famous in Denmark to preserved heritage homes and cultural festivals, Elk Horn continues to celebrate its Danish roots with pride.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;See pictures and read more on &lt;a href= "https://www.theradiovagabond.com/338-elk-horn-iowa/" target= "_new"&gt;https://www.theradiovagabond.com/338-elk-horn-iowa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Radio Vagabond

Palle Bo

ELK HORN, IOWA: Windmills, Museums, and a Prince Named Otto

NOV 2, 202534 MIN
The Radio Vagabond

ELK HORN, IOWA: Windmills, Museums, and a Prince Named Otto

NOV 2, 202534 MIN

Description

Welcome back to Elk Horn, Iowa – a small Midwestern town that became the heart of Danish America. In this episode, we hear a remarkable coincidence about the first Danes to arrive here, visit the historic Danish Windmill with manager Lisa Steen Riggs, and explore The Museum of Danish America. I also get a personal tour of "Bedstemor's Hus," built in 1908 by the colorful local legend known as Prince Otto. From documentaries that made locals famous in Denmark to preserved heritage homes and cultural festivals, Elk Horn continues to celebrate its Danish roots with pride.

See pictures and read more on https://www.theradiovagabond.com/338-elk-horn-iowa/