Celebrating 200 Years of Nordic Culture in the Chippewa Valley

Celebrate 200 years of Scandinavian immigration to the United States on the Uff Da! Scandinavian Trolley Tour, presented in partnership with the Chippewa Valley Museum. Guided by Museum Archivist Jodi Kiffmeyer, you’ll visit key sites from Eau Claire’s Nordic history and see historic photos from the museum’s collection.

On this fascinating tour, with Chippewa Valley Museum Archivist Jodi Kiffmeyer as your guide, you will:

Hear mesmerizing stories of roughneck lumberjacks, a resurrected revolutionary, and other characters from the city’s past
Discover the Scandinavian roots of a popular local restaurant, picturesque churches and homes, and many other hidden gems
Enjoy two immersive off-trolley mini-tours of historic Scandinavian spaces
Browse an array of exclusive, historic photos from the museum’s private collection
Do it all from our unique, vintage-inspired trolley!

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Included in this tour are two short off-trolley experiences:

The museum’s Anderson Log House, possibly the oldest remaining example of a specific style of Scandinavian architecture in North America. Imagine what life was like for a Norwegian immigrant family in the Chippewa Valley 150 years ago.
A visit to the Victorian cottage owned by Norwegian newspaper publisher Waldemar Ager during the first half of the 20th century, now owned and operated by the Ager Association.

The two short walks off the trolley are on sidewalks and grass. Generally safe for all ages. Expect to be off the trolley and walking for about 10-15 minutes at each one. At its length, and its depth of information, this tour is not recommended for children under seven years old.

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The Uff Da! Scandinavian History Trolley Tour - Monday June 9, 2025

Celebrating 200 Years of Nordic Culture in the Chippewa Valley