Welk Homestead State Historic Site

Excellent spot for a picnic

Even though it’s technically closed it’s still possible to drive into the farmstead and enjoy a picnic lunch, let the kids roam around, exercise the dog and get some fresh air. The site overlooks a si...

Worth your time if you remember Welk show

We enjoyed our 30 guided tour. The man that touched millions of lives each week grew up in such humble beginning. Beware there are very limited bathroom facilities. Gravel road for 2 miles to homesit...

Small but charming

I happened to get there about 20 minutes before a rainstorm moved in so had to walk around a bit faster than I would have preferred, but it was well worth the stop. Very pretty place; I can see why he...

Wunnerful ! really nice homestead and tour

This tour and birthplace of Lawrence Welk lacks the glitz and glamor of his award winning show but it s such a pretty peaceful place and such interesting historical information and living history of t...

Incorrect address.

The address given for this place is incorrect. It is NOT in Pennsylvania, but rather a town by the same name in North Dakota. The Ludwig and Christina Welk Homestead built in 1893 is an historic f...