An Old World Viking Ship Still Stands in Illinois

Tucked away in Good Templar Park in Geneva, Illinois is a hand crafted Viking ship from 1893 that crossed the Atlantic with its twelve man crew to be at the World’s Columbian Exposition that year. The restoration of its service boat is now complete, and the pair have been reunited.

Fully restored and ready to surprise

Tours to see both vessels start Saturday July 19^th at 10a. Recreated Viking tools, weapons and jewelry along with era accurate art will be on display as part of the tour. No reservations are needed.

Norse tools, weapons and jewelry too!

The 78 foot long ship was made to be a highlight at the Legendary Exposition in Chicago that year (1893), and upon completion it was sailed across the ocean to ultimately get to its Midwest destination.  The voyage took 28 days and covered over 3500 miles.

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Saturday July 19^th is the only day this month that tours will occur. The schedule only includes Saturday August 16^th, Saturday September 20^th, then Sat-Sun October 18-19 will be the last tours of the year (per the current schedule).

Good Templar Park - 528 East Side Dr. Geneva, Illinois

Have a Norse/Viking enthusiast in your house, or among your group of friends? Take them to Geneva, Illinois for the Viking ship tour. Bonus! Viking fiction author and artifact collector David Mullaly will be at the July 19^th tours.