The Spirit of Solvang: From Danish Roots to California Colony, a historical photography exhibition, opened at the Elverhoj Museum of History and Art on Saturday, Nov. 23, and will remain on display through Sunday, Feb. 16.
This exhibit celebrates Solvang’s early settlers with meticulously restored black-and-white photos that tell the story of the town’s founding and transformation into a tourist destination. The show also details Danish immigration to the U.S., dating as far back as 1820, while incorporating personal accounts of Solvang residents as well as additional data and statistics.
Regular hours for the Elverhoj Museum of History and Art are Wednesday through Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Special holiday hours begin Wednesday, Dec. 18: Sunday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is located at 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang. Call (805) 686-1211 or visit elverhoj.org to find out more.
This article appears in Dec 5-12, 2019.