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“the history of the Ingalls family”
Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum Enjoy learning the history of the Ingalls family in Walnut Grove at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum and Gift Store. The museum's collections are housed in a series of interesting buildings, including an 1898 depot, a chapel, an onion-domed house, dugout display, little red schoolhouse, early settler home, and covered wagon display. Also on display are memorabilia from visits by the following stars from the "Little House on the Prairie" TV series: ● Karen Grassle (Ma) ● Melissa Sue Anderson (Mary) ● Katherine McGregor (Mrs. Oleson) ● Alison Arngrim (Nellie Oleson) ● Kevin Hagen (Doc Baker) ● Dean Butler (Almanzo Wilder) ● Lindsay & Sidney Greenbush (Carrie)Another feature of Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum is the Kelton Doll Collection, including over 250 dolls from the 1870's to modern times. This colorful exhibit represents Beulah Kelton's lifelong passion. A wide selection of books, souvenirs, bonnets, aprons, and locally hand-crafted items are available in the Gift Store. Other exhibits include ● Quilt owned by Laura and her daughter Rose ● Bible from the church the Ingalls attended ● Scale models of Ingalls TV series homes ● Historic documents - letters, photos, articles
What an awesome find on our cross-country trip this summer with my girlfriend! If you were ever a fan of or watched LIttle House on the Prairie, you HAVE to come and see this museum. It's really... Read more
There is so much to see here for the Laura Ingalls Wilder/Little House On The Prairie fans. A lot of history on the Ingalls and Wilders. One entire room dedicated to the TV show which was a must... Read more
I had fun here, but this is definitely more a place for kids and family fun than a historic or educational site. I don't know how much I'd really consider this a "museum" but there's enough to... Read more
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