The History of Solvang

Each year, over 1.5 million people flock to the Santa Ynez Valley to eat aebelskivers, drink wine, and experience Danish culture in the city of Solvang. But how did we end up with our own slice of Denmark in California? Learn the history of this charming city! References: “1920s Solvang - Becoming Danish Capital of America” by Judith Dale, The Santa Maria Tmes. March 6, 2020. “Little Denmark” by Dean Jennings, The Saturday Evening Post. Jan. 18, 1947. “Remember When?” By Pat Murphy, Santa Ynez Valley guest Magazine. Spring 2004. “TBT: Atterdag College Opens in Solvang, 1914” by Elverhoj Museum staff, The Santa Maria Times. May 20, 2021. “Saturday Evening Post Article put Solvang on the Map 70 Years Ago” by Mike Hodgson, The Santa Ynez Valley News. Jan. 17, 2017. The Extraordinary History of Solvang, California | Elverhoj Museum of History and Art “Solvang ‘Cutting Both Legs Off’ in Latest Marketing Move?” By Jean Yamamura & Amanda Marroquin, The Santa Barbara Independent. April 1, 2023. Solvang History | City of Solvang “Solvang’s Iconic Windmills Inspired by an Earlier Era” by Raiza Giorgi, The Santa Ynez Valley Star. Oct. 19, 2021. “Solvang ‘Cutting Both Legs Off’ in Latest Marketing Move?” By Jean Yamamura & Amanda Marroquin, The Santa Barbara Independent. April 1, 2023. Music: “Your Love (Instrumental)” by Andrew Word #solvang #californiahistory #californiography #localhistory