Stavig House Museum

The Stavig House Museum in Sisseton, South Dakota is a historic treasure that showcases the authentic story of a Norwegian immigrant family through three generations. Built in 1916 by Scandinavian craftsmen, this Victorian-era home combines elements of Arts and Crafts style architecture. The museum, listed on the National Historic Register, takes visitors on a journey from the family's fishing roots in Norway to their life as homesteaders on the Dakota prairie, and finally to their success as Main Street entrepreneurs in the town of Sisseton.

Featuring a three-story tower, a wrap-around front porch, and exquisite interior woodwork, the Stavig House is a testament to the quality craftsmanship of its builders. The museum also houses the Stavig Letters Collection, an extensive archive of letters exchanged between two brothers, one who immigrated to America and the other who remained in Norway. These letters provide a firsthand account of the immigrant experience, documenting the challenges and triumphs faced by the Stavig family. Through a readers theater production, an Emmy-award winning documentary, and a published book, the Stavig House Museum brings to life the universal story of immigration and the pursuit of a better life.

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