in lauvergne the signs and the nutcrackers are everywhere. >> we just reached a goal. we have more nutcrackers in our mueum than people in lauvergne. >> reporter: 5,012 inside the rock county history center. more than 3,00 ear-d betty mann who once kept them in her house. >> reporter: how did you fit them in the house? you were overrun by nutcrackers. >> i was, yes. >> reporter: it began in 2001. she had a tough chrome and decided to buy something that would make her happy. >> it was the first one. >> reporter: from there she traveled the country buying nutcrackers and memorabilia in nearly state. does anybody ever call i don't a nut? >> yes. i have a shirt at home that says crazy nutcracker lady. >> reporter: a few years ago the city was looking for a way to bring visitors to lauvergne. the move worked. >> we have had people as far away as florida. they come from all over. most people are just kind of in awe. >> reporter: just when you think you have seen them all you find more. there are pirates, police, santas and the wednesdayard of oz. many are native to europe wh