Become a Member
Our story begins in 1975 when Harvey Sornson shared his “impossible dream” to bring an authentic Danish windmill to Iowa. An army of community volunteers from the Danish villages made this vision a reality in honor of their Danish heritage. | Our members are our strongest supporters. They uphold the legacies of the volunteers who brought our windmill to Elk Horn in 1976. They keep the spirit of Harvey’s dream alive, and ensure the preservation of our windmill for future generations to honor and remember. |
Our mission is to bridge the past and present, providing a living history experience that exemplifies how Danish-American cultural heritage, Scandinavian traditions, and the innovations in renewable energy can build a better tomorrow through preservation, education, and celebration.
Your membership includes a full year of benefits and directly supports the Danish Windmill's mission. As a local 501(c)3 organization, the support of our members is critical to the growth of our organization and we do everything we can to make your membership a worthwhile and enriching experience.
We offer multiple membership packages for flexibility and convenience in three standard tiers: Individual, Family, and Fellow. Individual and Family packages are offered in Annual and Lifetime increments. Memberships become active upon date of purchase. Annual memberships remain active for 12 consecutive months. Lifetime memberships are yours forever.
Members can join or renew online, in person, or by calling us at (712) 764-7472. You can also print out and mail in our printable membership form with your preferred form of payment and we'll take it from there. Download the membership application here.
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