The Danish Windmill Museum in Elk Horn, IA is America's only authentic working Danish Windmill, originally built in Denmark in 1848. Restored in the mid-1970s, the windmill serves as a historical and educational museum, offering visitors a rare glimpse into Denmark's cultural heritage, Scandinavian traditions, and Iowa's rich history, as well as providing insight into the operation of windmills in the past.
The museum's mission is to create a living example of life in an earlier time, showcasing the thousands of windmills that once dotted the Danish countryside. In recent years, the windmill underwent a major restoration project, led by renowned Danish and American historic mill experts, to repair and replace various components, ensuring its continued operation and preservation for future generations to enjoy.
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