Meet the 100-year-old woman behind America’s only nutcracker museum | Bartell's Backroads

Описание: The Nutcracker Museum in Leavenworth, Washington, features more than 9,000 nutcrackers collected since the 1960s, making it one of only two nutcracker museums in the world. Curator Arlene Wagner, known as the “Nutcracker Lady,” opened the museum with her late husband in 1995 after discovering a shared passion for nutcracker hunting during antique trips. The collection ranges from primitive stone tools to intricate mechanical pieces, including a 15th century nutcracker. Wagner, now 100, continues to guide visitors through the museum and credits her longevity to a lifetime of natural foods, including nuts. The museum remains a standout attraction in Leavenworth and a unique destination in Washington state.

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