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Othinslunda Hembygdsförening is a registered heritage society in Tomelilla town, member of the Scania Heritage Society, the Heritage Society of Sweden, and of "Arbetsam" (union of national heritage museums of labour). The society is located in the Heritage Museum of Onslunda, a 19th century, traditional four-winged southern Swedish farmstead. It is conveniently situated in the village of Onslunda, about ten miles from the coast, in the very heart of beautiful ‘Österlen’ . Its central location makes it an ideal starting point for tours in the surrounding countryside. Besides traditional equipment, the farmstead houses a unique collection of hand-made felicitation cards, shoe-maker's equipment and a collection of hand-bound books from a local bookbinder's. In the buildings surrounding the cobbled inner court, there is an authentic village shop and a classroom from a local school, an exhibition of wagons, coaches and farming equipment, and a truly unique BRUSH MUSEUM, the only one of its kind in Sweden open to the public, and one of very few in Europe, which has now been registered as a national heritage museum of labour. The aim of the heritage society is to turn the museum into a living, functioning unit, and to preserve ancient knowledge and traditions for future generations. Every year in june, midsummer is traditionally celebrated with singing, music and dancing around the may-pole. Since 2001, brush makers' courses are held in cooperation with Studieförbundet Vuxenskolan (organisers of evening classes ) in Tomelilla. To begin with, courses were held in rented class-rooms, now they are held in the "brush-makers' facilities" of the actual museum, where visitors can make their own brush to take home as a souvenir. We look forward to your visit. Would you like to support our work? Become a member of our society! Make a donation. Take part in our work. Push the button "bli medlem". Opening hours vary with the manning we can keep, so please call us to book your visit in advance. Press "Öppettider" for current opening hours. For reservation with guided tour and/or "make your own brush", or for further information, please contact: |
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Ronnie Axelsson +46 417 301 17 or +46 703 492 494 E-mail: ronnie.axelsson@spray.se |
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