The Heimathaus in Wehdem is a typical 19th-century Low German two-story house that illustrates how people lived back then. In addition to offering a glimpse into a 19th-century farmhouse, the museum also explores peat cutting and the emigration trends of that era.
The Heimathaus in Wehdem is a typical example of a Low German two-stand house from the 19th century. In 1990 it was saved from demolition and rebuilt. It shows how people used to live in Wehdem. Completely furnished "parlors" a reconstructed schoolroom from the 19th century as well as an impressive, fully functional loom for the production of linen await the visitor. Opening hours from April-October on the second Sunday in Monday from 14.30h to 18.00h.On these days free guided tours are offered.
The Low German two-storey house was built in the middle of the 19th century as a half-timbered structure in Niedermehmen and was used as a farmhouse for almost 150 years.
In the center was the hallway, which could also be entered by wagons through the large gate. On the sides, cows or horses were housed in the stables. At the end of the hall was the wider flet with the hearth, behind it were the heated parlor and the sleeping chambers.
The house was dismantled in Niedermehnen and rebuilt in Wehdem in 1990/91 by the Stemweder Heimatverein and the municipality of Stemwede with the support of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
The Heimathaus shows historical household goods and furniture and informs about customs and history of the municipality of Stemwede. Behind the Heimathaus is the farmer's garden, a coach house and a bee house.
