Icelandic State Park
Pioneer Heritage Center
Now at the Pioneer Heritage Center—“Fashions of Yesterday” exhibit on display in the temporary exhibit area from February through April.
Icelandic State Park's Pioneer Heritage Center features permanent and temporary displays about the area's rich ethnic settlement. Hours are:
- Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day—Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
- May & September—Monday through Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m..
- Off-season (November through April)—Monday through Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday closed; Sunday 1-5 p.m.
Interpretive Activities
Weekend interpretive activities, including hikes, campfire programs and Dakota Explorers, are held every weekend during the summer. Information is posted on the campground bulletin boards.
2008 Special Events
May 26—MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY. Free admission to any state park on Memorial Day, in honor of past and present servicemen and women.
June 7—NATIONAL TRAILS DAY. Guided hikes through the Gunlogson Nature Preserve.
July 25-27—CHRISTMAS IN JULY. Decorate your campsite, it’s Christmas all over again!
August 8-10—KIDS’ WEEKEND. An entire weekend totally devoted to kids with games, entertainment, contests, and lots of excitement.
September 7—PIONEER MACHINERY SHOW. Machinery parade, threshing, tractor pull, kids peddle pull, entertainment, displays, and breakfast. All located at the Pioneer Machinery Site (across the road from the park).
November 23—CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE/VISITOR APPRECIATION DAY. The Pioneer Heritage Center will be decorated with trees, lights and a variety of Christmas displays. This event is our annual Visitor Appreciation Day, vehicle entry fees are waived for this event.
