Danish Immigrant Museum, Elkhorn and Kimbalton, Iowa
Dan goes to Elkhorn and Kimbalton to take in the history and tastes of Denmark and visits the Danish Immigrant Museum and Danish Windmill.
Denmark on the prairie - Elk Horn, Iowa - Danish documentary... (English subtitles)
'Danmark på prærien' - A Danish documentary from 2013 with English subtitles where needed.
Elk Horn & Kimballton, Iowa -
Danish Windmill -
Museum of Danish America -
Bedstemor's House -
Tivoli Fest / Julefest -
Fajen Lumber -
Wayne Hansen Real Estate -
Elk Horn Lutheran Church -
The Impossible Dream-Danish Windmill (Elk Horn, IA)
This historic 1848 authentic Danish Windmill from Nørre Snede Denmark is in Elk Horn Iowa USA. The 60 foot tall windmill was rebuilt piece by piece by over 300 community volunteers 35 years ago. It stands tall as a tribute to our Danish ancestors and made the impossible dream come true.
Produced and Edited by Steve Rold.
The Best Danish Town in the USA, Elk Horn, Iowa (Part 1)
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Hi! I'm Kelly, an American living in a small town in Denmark. Today, I am in Elk Horn, Iowa (USA) to see what great, Danish treasures I can find in the American Midwest!!
Come along with me as I discover a Viking home, a real, Danish windmill, the best Danish gift shop west of the Atlantic, bit of Hans Christian Andersen's stories and more. You won't believe all this little town in the middle of the USA has to offer, and you will see why it is The Best Danish Town in the USA!!!
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Elk Horn, Iowa's Danish Windmill operating after 2 years of construction
The 170-year-old Danish Windmill spun for the first time in two years. Major construction had the windmill out of commission but with the sails turning, the tradition is restored.
MMJ, November 2019
Danish Inn, Elk Horn, Iowa
Another Elk Horn landmark is gone. The Danish Inn restaurant was torn down in the middle of March, 2018. But it is not forgotten as the new owners of the land contemplate opening a similar restaurant in the blue building next to it. Hope springs eternal in the Danish Villages.
Danish windmill, Elkhorn, IA
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Birth of VikingHjem
The process of making our VikingHjem come to life... it's planning, construction, and the details that helped it to come to life can be seen in this vid. To keep it small I had to forego adding a soundtrack, but this gives you an idea of what we're able to do with it. All thanks to the good folks of Elk Horn, Iowa and the support of the Danish Windmill Corp.
#EpicIowaRoadTrip - A Viking in Elk Horn
Iowa's Danish windmill was built in 1848 in Norre Snede, Denmark and rebuilt here in 1976. Scott Siepker channels his inner viking during his visit to the VikingHjem depicting the life of a Viking Smithy in 900 A.D. at the Danish Windmill site in Elk Horn while on the Epic Iowa Road Trip.
Learn more about Elk Horn, the VikingHjem and the Danish Windmill by visiting traveliowa.com.
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Marisa Mathilda Jørgensen interviewer borgermesteren af Elk Horn, Stan Jens. Hvad det vil sige at være dansker?
The Best Danish Town in the USA, Elk Horn, Iowa (Part 2)
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Hi! I'm Kelly, an American living in a small town in Denmark. Today, I am in Elk Horn, Iowa (USA) to see what great, Danish treasures I can find in the American Midwest!!
Come along with me as I discover some great history of the Danish-American experience. You won't believe all this little town in the middle of the USA has to offer, and you will see why it is The Best Danish Town in the USA!!!
Share this video with someone else who is interested in all things DANISH!!
Are you Danish? Let me know by leaving a comment or liking this video. What do your think of this Danish-American town?
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Danish Immigrant Museum Elk Horn, Iowa: Author Joy Ibsen reads Kimballton Unafraid chapter
August 23, 2009 Danish Immigrant Museum Elk Horn, Iowa: Author Joy Ibsen reads chapter from Unafraid, explains Kimballton connection
(Elk Horn, Iowa) - The sounds of Danish American entertainer and pianist Victor Borge's piano filled the air as Michigan author Joy Ibsen led a late summer songfest at the Danish Immigrant Museum in Elk Horn, Iowa.
About 70 people sang at the 30-minute songfest on August 24 that was followed by a PowerPoint presentation and a reception for Ibsen to present her latest book Unafraid.
What a thrill to play Victor Borges piano, Ibsen said. What an incredibly rich sound.
The event was co-sponsored by the Danish Immigrant Museum and Danish Brotherhood Lodge #341.
Lovingly called the Clown Prince of Denmark, the piano donated by Borge was restored this past winter after falling silent for 22 years.
The piano, the first owned by Borge, was restored through a gift from Iowa Danish Royal Consul Lowell Kramme and his wife Marilyn. Lowell Kramme is Ibsen's second cousin.
The Victor Borge centennial celebration at the museum runs through March 8, 2010. Before being donated to the museum, the piano was severely damaged in a hurricane at the Borge home in St. Croix.
Ibsen could feel the spirit of the comedian known as the Unmelancholy Dane.
I felt like falling off the piano bench like Borge did but decided not to try it,' Ibsen joked.
Songs included Evening Star, Han Skal Leve, Up Little Hans and Theres No Grandma Just Like Mine.
Everyone had a great time singing favorite Danish songs ranging from folksongs to children's songs, said Ibsen who served 1999-2005 on the museum board of directors and as president in the final year.
For those who do not know the Danish songs, their lyrical simplicity make them easy to learn and they are so beautiful, said Ibsen, who spent her childhood in nearby Kimballton, IA. We ended by singing the Danish hymn, 'Unafraid,' which inspired the naming of my book, and I was so glad to hear several sing it in Danish, 'Altid Frejdig.'
In his introduction of Ibsen, Danish Immigrant Museum Executive Director Dr. John Mark Nielsen said Ibsen's love for Danish history and wide-ranging career including being a teacher and a development director brought her to the attention of the board in the late 90s.
Ibsen said she was thrilled to attend the museum event that included a book signing. She read portions of Unafraid that take place when the Ibsens lived in Kimballton.
Refreshments included delicious Danish open-faced sandwiches, wine and cookies, Ibsen said.
What a treat that many of my childhood friends are still here and remember me and my family, she said. Im so proud of the museum and all it has accomplished in preserving the Danish Heritage.
Presenting my book 'Unafraid' at the Danish Immigrant Museum was especially meaningful for me, because I lived in nearby Kimballton as a child ages 2-8, said Joy Ibsen,who is a writer, lay minister, and musician in the tiny northern Michigan hamlet of Trout Creek.
When I come back to the (Kimballton) area, I feel a little like a little kid again, Ibsen said. This was where I learned to read and roller skate.
Unafraid is co-authored by her late father Rev. Harald Ibsen, who pastored six small churches in four Midwest states including six years (1942-1948) at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton.
Joy Marie Ibsen
P O Box 43
Trout Creek MI 49967
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Danish Immigrant Museum Elk Horn, Iowa
Wikipedia on Victor Borge (Jan. 3, 1909-Dec. 23, 2000) Danish comedian, conductor and pianist
Borge photo via Wikipedia
Wikipedia Denmark
Denmark flag graphic via Wikipedia
Nikolaj Frederik Severin (N. F. S.) Grundtvig (Sept. 8, 1783-Sept. 2, 1872) Danish teacher, writer, poet, philosopher, historian, pastor, and politician:
Grundtvig portrait via Wikipedia creative commons
Four Grundtvigian Principles by Walter Capps
The Story of Bedstemor's House - part 1 of 3
Learn the story of historic Bedstemor's House in Elk Horn, Iowa. The Danish Immigrant Museum (now Museum of Danish America) invites you to discover a century of Danish-American experience and culture. Enjoy the film, then visit in person! For Danish subtitles watch this video done by museum volunteers Erik and Jens Norkjær:
August 2009 Danish Immigrant Museum Elk Horn, Iowa: Author Joy Ibsen plays Victor Borge's piano
August 23, 2009 Danish Immigrant Museum Elk Horn, Iowa: Author Joy Ibsen plays late great Danish comedian and pianist Victor Borge's restored piano
(Elk Horn, Iowa) - The sounds of Danish American entertainer and pianist Victor Borge's piano filled the air as Michigan author Joy Ibsen led a late summer songfest at the Danish Immigrant Museum in Elk Horn, Iowa.
About 70 people sang at the 30-minute songfest on August 24 that was followed by a PowerPoint presentation and a reception for Ibsen to present her latest book Unafraid.
What a thrill to play Victor Borges piano, Ibsen said. What an incredibly rich sound.
The event was co-sponsored by the Danish Immigrant Museum and Danish Brotherhood Lodge #341.
Lovingly called the Clown Prince of Denmark, the piano donated by Borge was restored this past winter after falling silent for 22 years.
The piano, the first owned by Borge, was restored through a gift from Iowa Danish Royal Consul Lowell Kramme and his wife Marilyn. Lowell Kramme is Ibsen's second cousin.
The Victor Borge centennial celebration at the museum runs through March 8, 2010. Before being donated to the museum, the piano was severely damaged in a hurricane at the Borge home in St. Croix.
Ibsen could feel the spirit of the comedian known as the Unmelancholy Dane.
I felt like falling off the piano bench like Borge did but decided not to try it,' Ibsen joked.
Songs included Evening Star, Han Skal Leve, Up Little Hans and Theres No Grandma Just Like Mine.
Everyone had a great time singing favorite Danish songs ranging from folksongs to children's songs, said Ibsen who served 1999-2005 on the museum board of directors and as president in the final year.
For those who do not know the Danish songs, their lyrical simplicity make them easy to learn and they are so beautiful, said Ibsen, who spent her childhood in nearby Kimballton, IA. We ended by singing the Danish hymn, 'Unafraid,' which inspired the naming of my book, and I was so glad to hear several sing it in Danish, 'Altid Frejdig.'
In his introduction of Ibsen, Danish Immigrant Museum Executive Director Dr. John Mark Nielsen said Ibsen's love for Danish history and wide-ranging career including being a teacher and a development director brought her to the attention of the board in the late 90s.
Ibsen said she was thrilled to attend the museum event that included a book signing. She read portions of Unafraid that take place when the Ibsens lived in Kimballton.
Refreshments included delicious Danish open-faced sandwiches, wine and cookies, Ibsen said.
What a treat that many of my childhood friends are still here and remember me and my family, she said. Im so proud of the museum and all it has accomplished in preserving the Danish Heritage.
Presenting my book 'Unafraid' at the Danish Immigrant Museum was especially meaningful for me, because I lived in nearby Kimballton as a child ages 2-8, said Joy Ibsen,who is a writer, lay minister, and musician in the tiny northern Michigan hamlet of Trout Creek.
When I come back to the (Kimballton) area, I feel a little like a little kid again, Ibsen said. This was where I learned to read and roller skate.
Unafraid is co-authored by her late father Rev. Harald Ibsen, who pastored six small churches in four Midwest states including six years (1942-1948) at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton.
Joy Marie Ibsen
P O Box 43
Trout Creek MI 49967
906-852-3479
Author Joy Ibsen website
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Wipf & Stock Unafraid
Joy Ibsen Editor of Church and Life
Danamerica
Danish Immigrant Museum Elk Horn, Iowa
Wikipedia on Victor Borge (Jan. 3, 1909-Dec. 23, 2000) Danish comedian, conductor and pianist
Borge photo via Wikipedia
Wikipedia Denmark
Denmark flag graphic via Wikipedia
Nikolaj Frederik Severin (N. F. S.) Grundtvig (Sept. 8, 1783-Sept. 2, 1872) Danish teacher, writer, poet, philosopher, historian, pastor, and politician:
Grundtvig portrait via Wikipedia creative commons
Four Grundtvigian Principles by Walter Capps
Danmark på prærien (Denmark on the Prairie) Watchers: Elk Horn / Kimballton Ad - Come Join Us!
Created by Keith Menter
Singing and Aerial Photography are my hobbies. No money was exchanged for making this video. I'm doing it because I love the Danish Villages, and I want as many people to know about them as possible.
A Great Description of our little town:
The Impossible Dream Video about moving a windmill from Denmark to Elk Horn.
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Museum of Danish America Website:
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Danish Inn Restaurant Website:
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Vittles Welcome Home:
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Elk Horn Lutheran Church Website:
This is a little 'commercial' for Elk Horn. The purpose is to encourage people from Denmark to come and visit Elk Horn and Kimballton, Iowa, one of the largest Danish settlement communities in the united states.
We have many other things to do than could be fit in this little presentation, and we would love to have you visit us.
The German looking tank is actually an American M29 Weasel with a Red Cross on it. One of our companies restores WWII vehicles.
A documentary was made about our community that was broadcast in the spring of 2013 called Denmark on the prairie, which follows the preparations and implementation of our annual Tivoli Fest:
A sequel was made and is scheduled to be aired in March of 2014 which covers our preparations for our Julefest celebrations. We are hoping that this will encourage more Danes to come over and visit us. It is hoped that this little offering will encourage a few as well.
It has been a great opportunity and privilege to be able to use my singing and flying skills to create this little ad. I'm neither a professional photographer, nor a professional singer. I'm a Lutheran minister.
The aerial shots were done with a DJI Phantom Quadcopter using a DJI Zenmuse H3 2D gimbal, and sometimes with an Arris CM3000 gimbal, GoPro camera using various settings, including 720 and 1080p, with Protune Off. A couple shots were taken in the PAL format for video overseas at 25fps.
Tivoli Fest 2016 Tractor Parade
Tivoli Fest 2016 in Elk Horn, Iowa. On Sunday morning, 70 antique tractors took off from Elk Horn for a road trip. Filmed by Kristin Carnaby, the granddaughter of the late Harvey and Dagmar Sornson. It was Harvey's crazy idea to bring a 1848 Danish Windmill from Denmark to Elk Horn 40 years ago. He loved working on tractors.
August 2009 Danish Immigrant Museum Elk Horn, Iowa: Author Joy Ibsen signs book Unafraid
(Elk Horn, Iowa) - The sounds of Danish American entertainer and pianist Victor Borge's piano filled the air as Michigan author Joy Ibsen led a late summer songfest at the Danish Immigrant Museum in Elk Horn, Iowa.
About 70 people sang at the 30-minute songfest on August 24 that was followed by a PowerPoint presentation and a reception for Ibsen to present her latest book Unafraid.
What a thrill to play Victor Borges piano, Ibsen said. What an incredibly rich sound.
The event was co-sponsored by the Danish Immigrant Museum and Danish Brotherhood Lodge #341.
Lovingly called the Clown Prince of Denmark, the piano donated by Borge was restored this past winter after falling silent for 22 years.
The piano, the first owned by Borge, was restored through a gift from Iowa Danish Royal Consul Lowell Kramme and his wife Marilyn. Lowell Kramme is Ibsen's second cousin.
The Victor Borge centennial celebration at the museum runs through March 8, 2010. Before being donated to the museum, the piano was severely damaged in a hurricane at the Borge home in St. Croix.
Ibsen could feel the spirit of the comedian known as the Unmelancholy Dane.
I felt like falling off the piano bench like Borge did but decided not to try it,' Ibsen joked.
Songs included Evening Star, Han Skal Leve, Up Little Hans and Theres No Grandma Just Like Mine.
Everyone had a great time singing favorite Danish songs ranging from folksongs to children's songs, said Ibsen who served 1999-2005 on the museum board of directors and as president in the final year.
For those who do not know the Danish songs, their lyrical simplicity make them easy to learn and they are so beautiful, said Ibsen, who spent her childhood in nearby Kimballton, IA. We ended by singing the Danish hymn, 'Unafraid,' which inspired the naming of my book, and I was so glad to hear several sing it in Danish, 'Altid Frejdig.'
In his introduction of Ibsen, Danish Immigrant Museum Executive Director Dr. John Mark Nielsen said Ibsen's love for Danish history and wide-ranging career including being a teacher and a development director brought her to the attention of the board in the late 90s.
Ibsen said she was thrilled to attend the museum event that included a book signing. She read portions of Unafraid that take place when the Ibsens lived in Kimballton.
Refreshments included delicious Danish open-faced sandwiches, wine and cookies, Ibsen said.
What a treat that many of my childhood friends are still here and remember me and my family, she said. Im so proud of the museum and all it has accomplished in preserving the Danish Heritage.
Presenting my book 'Unafraid' at the Danish Immigrant Museum was especially meaningful for me, because I lived in nearby Kimballton as a child ages 2-8, said Joy Ibsen,who is a writer, lay minister, and musician in the tiny northern Michigan hamlet of Trout Creek.
When I come back to the (Kimballton) area, I feel a little like a little kid again, Ibsen said. This was where I learned to read and roller skate.
Unafraid is co-authored by her late father Rev. Harald Ibsen, who pastored six small churches in four Midwest states including six years (1942-1948) at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton.
Joy Marie Ibsen
P O Box 43
Trout Creek MI 49967
906-852-3479
Author Joy Ibsen website
Facebook
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youtube
bliptv
Flickr
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Wipf & Stock Unafraid
Joy Ibsen Editor of Church and Life
Danamerica
Danish Immigrant Museum Elk Horn, Iowa
Wikipedia on Victor Borge (Jan. 3, 1909-Dec. 23, 2000) Danish comedian, conductor and pianist
Borge photo via Wikipedia
Wikipedia Denmark
Denmark flag graphic via Wikipedia
Nikolaj Frederik Severin (N. F. S.) Grundtvig (Sept. 8, 1783-Sept. 2, 1872) Danish teacher, writer, poet, philosopher, historian, pastor, and politician:
Grundtvig portrait via Wikipedia creative commons
Four Grundtvigian Principles by Walter Capps
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Day 15: A Danish Windmill in Iowa
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