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Danevang Cultural Center

City: Danevang | Region: Gulf Coast

Danevang Cultural CenterPhotographer: Kevin Stillman

A three-acre museum complex includes the following exhibits:

Pioneer Home, built in 1896, was moved from its original farmsite to the Center and restored to its original floor plan. The furniture and appliances recall life in Danevang from the 1890s through World War I. Open Tues. - Thurs., Sat. - Sun. 1 - 4 p.m. or by appointment for groups.

Hansen Shed is an 'on the farm' museum that houses the private collection of Harold and Ella Hansen. It was donated to the center and moved to the current site in 1993. Many artifacts also donated to the center are on display as well.

Danish Cultural Museum was dedicated in June 2001, and the museum depicts the local Danish community and its background, a history of the Viking era, cotton and grain farming history in the area, and the community's school, family and social history. Visitors can also see Harold Hansen's extensive barbed wire collection. Texas 71 and C.R. 426 (one mile south of blinking light).

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Hours Open: Tues. - Thurs., Sat. - Sun. 1 - 4 p.m.
Telephone #: 979/543-3332