A monument now stands near the site of this first log house, located 1.5 miles south of Highway 97 on Olinda Trail. The monument is inscribed with the names of the first Swedish settlers in Minnesota. Residents of Scandia have done little to alter the character of the community, and visitors will find reminders of mid- nineteenth century pioneer days and the rural town atmosphere. Dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the Swedish immigrant life, the eleven acre site owned by Elim Lutheran Church, contains six buildings. The museum is open seasonally, May through October with regular weekend hours.
Tour groups are welcome and meals are available with advance reservations.
Hay Lake School Museum is located just two miles South of Scandia on County Road 3. Besides the Hay Lake School, there is a two-story log house with furnishings from this era.