Discover Wisconsin’s Cornish
History and the Couple
Who Helped Preserve It
Every building tells a story, and at Pendarvis, there are plenty, each with a unique narrative to tell. Your journey through this picturesque cluster of stone and log structures will take you not only through the stories of the people who originally created and inhabited them, but also the story of Bob Neal and Edgar Hellum, the couple who salvaged, restored, and made these buildings shine again.
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Pendarvis
Tucked away in historic Mineral Point, Pendarvis celebrates the 20th century preservation efforts of
Join us this, Friday, October 10, for our FINAL Behind the Scenes tour of the season! This 2 hour tour takes visitors through rooms and buildings usually off limits to visitors. This tour will focus on Bob and Edgar’s private life at Pendarvis from 1935-1970 and how they were able to make a small Cornish cottage into a nationally renowned restaurant.
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We are one week away from kicking off Mineral Point's 31st Annual Cornish Festival & Celtic Celebration with our Pub Night! We are pleased to once again partner with Suzy's Pointer Cafe for our food truck for a dining option as you tap your toes to The Tooles. This year's menu includes Cornish Pasty, beef sandwich with grilled onions and peppers on a ciabatta, hot dogs, mac n cheese and Suzy's famous desserts! The event is from 6pm to 10pm on Friday, September 26th. Admission is $15 and includes a drink ticket. ... See MoreSee Less
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Looking for a memorable adventure just outside of Madison this fall?
Join us on September 26 and kick-off Mineral Point’s Cornish Fest Weekend with your family and friends during Pub NigPendarvisdarvis!
Fun to Expect:
🎵Traditional Pub Music: Dance to the lively tunes of The Tooles.
🎉Cornish Pub Games: Get in on the fun with classic games.
🍺Drink Ticket: Enjoy one complimentary beer, cider, or root beer.
🔥Cozy Bonfire: Gather around the warm glow of our outdoor bonfire.
😋 Food Truck: Savor delicious meals from onsite food truck.
Tickets are available now: wihist.org/4ngCgFL
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