Old Trondhjem Church
Old Trondhjem Church is located near Lonsdale, Minnesota
in Rice County. Built by Norwegian immigrant farmers and
placed on a hilltop with views of the rolling countryside,
the first church on this spot was constructed in 1878.
In 1899, it was redesigned and rebuilt incorporating parts
of the first church.
No longer occupied by
the Trondhjem Lutheran Church congregation, Old Trondhjem
Church is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places and is under the care and
restoration of the Trondhjem Community Preservation Society,
Inc.
Trondhjem Community Preservation Society
The Trondhjem Community Preservation Society, Inc. was formed in 1988 by dedicated parish and community members. The mission of TCPS is to preserve and restore the Old Trondhjem Church building, to collect and display the history of the community of Trondhjem, Minnesota, and to promote the use of the old building for appropriate functions such as community events, concerts, family reunions, and weddings.
After years of hard work, the monumental task of preserving and revitalizing the landmark church was completed. This achievement was recognized through the designation of Old Trondhjem Church as a National HIstoric Site, and through a 2002 Preservation Alliance of Minnesota Award.
Events
The Trondhjem Community Preservation Society, Inc. holds many annual events, including:
- Syttende Mai
Held on the Sunday closest to May 17 each year - Ice Cream Social
Held the last Sunday of July every year - Christmas Concert