Solvang Visitor's Guide 2009 - (Page 10) Solvang ARTS AND CULTURE Old Mission Santa Inés Elverhøj Museum of History & Art The aptly named city of Solvang —meaning “sunny field” in Danish—has so much to see and do that it’s wise to plan for an extra day or two in the “Danish Capital of America.” o appreciate Solvang’s Danish heritage, visit the Elverhøj Museum of History & Art, which occupies an original Danish-style home on a quiet street two blocks from downtown. Its rooms are filled with historic Solvang photographs, artifacts, Danish arts, crafts and period pieces. Friendly docents periodically dress in authentic Danish costumes to create living history. Rotating traditional and contemporary art exhibitions, craft classes and special events are offered throughout the year (1624 Elverhoy Way, 686-1211). Hans Christian Andersen Museum, honoring the multi-talented Danish father of the modern fairy tale, is filled to its rafters with copies of Andersen’s books, sketches, paper cutouts, silhouettes and collages. His April 2 birthday is celebrated with a party each year (1680 Mission Dr., 688-2052). The National Historic Landmark Old Mission Santa Inés is 19th in the chain of 21 Catholic missions built along the coast of California. Tours of the 1804 mission facilities— featuring Spanish artifacts as well as arrowheads, pottery, pestles and mortars used by the region’s native Chumash Indians—weave a tapestry of history for this active parish church (1760 Mission Dr., 688-4815). The Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum displays a revolving collection of classic and rare motorcycles, as well as European race bikes, collected by founder Dr. Virgil Elings, noted physicist/inventor/philanthropist. Open weekends and by appointment (320 Alisal Rd., 686-9522). T Bethania Church 10 W W W. S O LVA N G U S A . C O M | W W W. S A N TAY N E Z VA L L E Y V I S I T. C O M PHOTOS FROM TOP: COURTESY OF SCVB, WILLIAM ETLING, MARK DOLYAK http://WWW.SOLVANGUSA.COM http://WWW.SANTAYNEZVALLEYVISIT.COM
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