VALLEY GROVE PRESERVATION SOCIETY

NERSTRAND, MN

The Valley Grove Preservation Society is a non-profit organization located in Nerstrand, Minnesota. The society is dedicated to preserving the historic Valley Grove Church, which was built in 1862 and is the oldest Norwegian Lutheran Church in Minnesota. The church is an important part of the area's history and is a symbol of the Norwegian-American settlement in Minnesota.

The society was formed in 1975 by a group of local residents who recognized the importance of preserving the church and its history. Since then, the society has worked tirelessly to maintain the church and its grounds, as well as to promote the history of the area.

The Valley Grove Preservation Society hosts several events throughout the year, including an annual Norwegian Heritage Festival, which features traditional Norwegian food, music, and crafts. The society also offers guided tours of the church and grounds, as well as educational programs for school groups and other organizations.

In addition to its preservation efforts, the society also maintains a museum on the church grounds, which displays artifacts and documents related to the history of the church and the surrounding area.

Overall, the Valley Grove Preservation Society is a vital part of the community in Nerstrand, Minnesota, and is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history of the area for future generations.

VALLEY GROVE PRESERVATION SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in NERSTRAND MN. US MID #8402700421

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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VALLEY GROVE PRESERVATION SOCIETY
PO BOX 75
NERSTRAND
MN
55053-0075

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