Uudenmaan museo-opas

The 18th century soldier’s croft in Nissagården, Heikinkylä, is managed by the Hopenback-Lekstand fornminnesförening heritage association. Only 29.5 sq.m. in size, the croft was built in accordance with military allotment regulations. It was been a museum since 1962.
When young, Anders took part in the Russo-Swedish wars of 1788-90 and 1808–09. He was given the military name of Hurtig (Hearty) and received the customary croft as a living, taking his horse with him when called to arms. He survived both wars and following the dismantling of the Swedish military system under the Russians, Anders Hurtig returned to the croft which remained in the possession of his decendents until 1952. Anders was the last dragoon to live in the croft. A few pieces of furniture, such as the the old cupboard, are from the 18th century. The oldest piece is a solid carved chair with storage dating from 1640. The yard is fenced in and wormwood, tarragon and horseradish still grow in the ancient herb garden.
The croft includes a smoke sauna, also built according to regulations, and a shed. The dragoon croft is open by agreement from May 1st to September 30th.  
The croft will receive special attention on International Architectural Heritage Day, September 10th.