Make a stop at Silver Spur Winery in downtown Hico, stay in the cutest, themed airstreams at Off the Vine RV Park, and experience rock climbing like never before at Siloville, complete with ziplining, a bouldering course, and a Ninja Warrior course.

google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; FEE: All routes are $40 per person if pre-registered or $45 for day of registrations. After some 150 years, many of the old homes and outbuildings are now in ruins, while many have been lovingly maintained and restored. WHEREAS, The Bosque Memorial Museum, a legacy from immigrant farmer Jacob Olson, will help visitors learn more about the early settlers in the region; and

He was buried at the cemetery at Norse, Texas.

WHEREAS, King Olav V of Norway visited Clifton in 1982, and a part of State Highway 219 has been selected the Cleng Peerson Memorial Highway; and Site Designed and Hosted by Cave Consulting. Copyright document.write("2012-" + (new Date()).getFullYear()); Clifton Chamber of Commerce, Hosting and photography courtesy of PROMIT. Held annually the first weekend of December (Saturday), the event offers a weekend of history and fun for those wishing to fully experience The Norwegian Capital of Texas.. The John A. Lomax Ampitheater holds a free, monthly, outdoor movie night with free concessions while supplies last. The Screen Door Inn also features one-of-a-kind decor like refurbished claw-foot bathtubs, original wood floors and exposed brick walls, and a mirror that is at least 100 years old! Popular churches on the tour include Our Saviors Lutheran Church at Norse, where Cleng Peerson is buried and his story is told. Held annually the first weekend of December (Saturday), the event offers a weekend of history and fun for those wishing to Because the tour itinerary changes annually, many visitors return again and again with new friends eager to experience the warmth and nostalgia of the holiday season with Cliftons Norwegian Country Christmas.

Bosque County, Texas is sometimes nicknamed Norway. A lutefisk festival (now a Norse Smorgasbord") has been held in the county for many years.

Questad House is frequently featured in historic home tours in the district and is perhaps the best remaining example of an early Norwegian homestead in the area. The district also includes three historic churches. Travel through the graceful valleys tucked within limestone cliffs to discover where Norwegian immigrants, including Cleng Peerson, the Father of Norwegian Immigration, settled in 1854; and explore early homes and churches bedecked in holiday splendor. google_ad_format = "120x600_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; If you would like more information about this practice and to know your choices to opt-in or opt-out of this data collection, please visithere. Multiple Locations in Historic Clifton Clifton, TX, 2023 Copyright Everfest, Inc. All rights reserved. Google Maps. School Gym. 1,320 likes. PEERSON, CLENG (1782-1865). WebClifton was also designated a Cultural District by the by the Texas Commission on the Arts and the State of Texas in 2011. All rest stops will

Read our review of where to stay in Clifton for more about the Cell Block Hotel. Follow their Facebook and be the first to hear about public events like Workout Wednesdays and seasonal celebrations! School. WebNorwegian Capital of Texas (Clifton nickname) Clifton was declared the Norwegian Capital of Texas in 1997 by the Texas legislature.

Peerson is buried in the cemetery of Our Saviors Lutheran Church outside of Cranfills Gap, Texas. Its perfect for a girls trip or a romantic getaway!

House Resolution No. King Olav V of Norway visited Norse in October 1982 in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Cleng Peerson. The event traditionally kicks off on Friday night with a lighted parade through downtown that is enjoyed by young and old alike. Here youll find a playground, which once served Clifton Elementary School, as well as a walking path. Online Pre-Registration is available. DECEMBER 6-7, 2019. They will start serving lunch at 11am till 1:30pm, to go plates are available too. Among its many offerings are a performing theatre, classes in a variety of subjects, an annual photography show and a nationally recognized art show. Copyright 2023 Clifton All Rights Reserved. In 1854 a small group of Norwegian immigrants arrived in Bosque County along with Cleng Peerson, The Father of Norwegian Immigration. The land was free, and the Norwegians thought the beautiful land reminded them of their homeland. Cash or checks made out to Clifton Chamber of Commerce.

Artisan demonstrations normally include quilting, Norwegian painting, and wood carving. You wouldnt think life in a town out in the middle of the Hill Country would have so much art integrated into it. Contact: Our Savior's Lutheran Church at Norse. is still very evident today, including Our Saviors Lutheran Church,

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Clifton was designated a Main Street City in 1995, and in 1997 as The Norwegian Capital of Texas. WHEREAS, Our Saviors Lutheran Church hosts an immensely popular smorgasbord every Christmas, where people of all ages can sample traditional Norwegian dishes, including lutefisk; and top of the hill country there are rolling hills with a few good leg

Sites along the route include many 19th century homes and churches, among them Our Saviors Lutheran Church, established in 1869. northern states, would eventually settle between Clifton and