Michelsen Farmstead Provincial Historic Resource

525 2 Ave, Stirling, AB T0K 2E0, Canada

The Michelsen Farmstead is a Provincial Historic Resource located in Southwest Alberta, Canada. It is a farmstead that has been preserved to showcase the farming practices and lifestyle of early settlers in the region.

The Michelsen Farmstead was established in 1902 by Danish immigrant Soren Michelsen, and his wife Johanne. The farmstead consists of several buildings, including a barn, a granary, a blacksmith shop, a root cellar, a chicken coop, and a house. The house is a two-story wood-frame building with a gable roof and a front porch.

The farmstead represents the early 20th-century agricultural practices of the region. The Michelsen family farmed the land using traditional methods, including crop rotation and animal husbandry. They raised cattle, pigs, and chickens and grew crops such as wheat, oats, and barley.

In 1991, the Michelsen Farmstead was designated as a Provincial Historic Resource by the government of Alberta. The designation recognizes the importance of the farmstead in the province's history and ensures its preservation for future generations. Today, the farmstead is open to the public, and visitors can take guided tours of the site to learn about the history of the region and the lives of the early settlers who lived and worked on the farm.

The farmstead is operated by the Michelsen Farmstead Preservation Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the Michelsen family and their farm.