Four people in front of an old-fashioned house with a sign that says "PENDARVIS HOUSE"

See You in Spring 2026! 

Thanks for another great season! We reopen for general admission in May 2026.

Help preserve Pendarvis! Your donation supports the conservation of this historic Cornish settlement, ensuring that its unique architecture and rich mining history continue to inspire future generations. Donate today!

See You in Spring 2026! 

Thanks for another great season! We reopen for general admission in May 2026.

Help preserve Pendarvis! Your donation supports the conservation of this historic Cornish settlement, ensuring that its unique architecture and rich mining history continue to inspire future generations. Donate today!

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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Are you looking for a job where you get to work with history every day? Stonefield Historic Site is hiring a full-time Facilities Management Specialist. See post for details!Do you love Stonefield and want to work close with history every day? We are hiring for our Facilities Management Specialist, full-time position. This position performs a wide range of custodial, repair, grounds keeping, restoration, rehabilitation, utility system maintenance, and minor construction activities at Stonefield Historic Site. All applications must be submitted online using the provided link, the position closes on February 23.

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Are you looking for a job where you get to work with history every day? Stonefield Historic Site is hiring a full-time Facilities Management Specialist. See post for details!

We're having a bit of a cold spell at the moment, but spring will be here before we know it! Pendarvis opens for the 2026 season on Thursday, May 28. ... See MoreSee Less

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Were having a bit of a cold spell at the moment, but spring will be here before we know it! Pendarvis opens for the 2026 season on Thursday, May 28.

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