Open House

A Founder’s Story: Lewisville & the Nissen Legacy

Step into history this February as the Historic Nissen House invites you to explore the story of Lewisville’s founding and its connection to the remarkable Nissen family.

During this special open house, guests will journey room by room through the house, discovering how early settlers helped shape the community we know today. Learn about the founder of Lewisville, his ties to the George Elias Nissen family, and how craftsmanship, entrepreneurship, and community spirit built more than wagons — they built a town.

Through hands-on artifacts, guided storytelling, and interactive moments designed for all ages, you’ll uncover the people and partnerships that connected families, farms, and futures along the Great Wagon Road.

This is more than a tour — it’s a chance to experience how local history lives on in the walls of the Nissen House and in the heart of our community.

Join us and see where history meets hospitality.