FARMINGTON – The Nordica Homestead Museum opened on Thursday, June 26. The delay in opening this summer is to allow the new curator/caretakers to get settled in, and to repair the driveway.
The museum is the birthplace of the famed opera diva, Lillian Nordica (1857-1914), and contains many artifacts like costumes, stage jewelry, furnishings, paintings, sculpture, etc., collected during her illustrious career.
The Nordica Memorial Association is pleased to announce the appointment of the new museum curator and tour director, Crystal Williams, who brings a unique combination of skills and experience to the position. She has expertise in the preservation and display of vintage clothing and artifacts. She also has the creative promotional skills needed to bring the museum the attention it deserves.
Williams has a sincere admiration for Madame Nordica that makes her want to share the diva’s story.
Williams’ partner, Eric Nichols, will accompany her on this adventure. He has much experience in maintenance and construction. As a young man he was deeply involved with the Norlands Living History Center in Livermore.
They enjoy antique car restoration, gardening, pets, the outdoors, marksmanship and life.
Hours are 1-5 p.m., Tuesday – Sunday. Admission to the museum is $2 for adults and $1 for children. The museum is located Holley Road, off the Fairbanks Road, two miles north of Farmington. The museum is one half mile up the Holley Road on the right. Call 778-2042 for more information.
