Saturday Swiss homestead event cancelled due to weather conditions
NOTICE: AT NOON THIS EVENT WAS CANCELLED DUE TO WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS.
The Swiss Community Historical Society is celebrating the Christmas season by hosting its annual holiday open house, “Christmas at the Homestead,” on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 1 to 7 p.m.
The public is invited to tour the decorated house while snacking on homemade treats and listening to songs of the season.
Guests can watch dinner being prepared in the fireplace, hand dip a candle, play a game of checkers, shop in the gift shop and chat with staff about the history of the house and typical life in the 1840’s. Guests arriving at dusk will be able to see the home lit by candles much like it might have been in 1843.
Admission is free but donations will be accepted. The Homestead is located at 8350 Bixel Road, Bluffton.
Bridenbaugh schoolhouse also open to public
The restored 1889 Bridenbaugh Schoolhouse, located at Roads 6 and M6 north of Pandora, will be open to the public on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 1 - 5 p.m., according to Dale Bridenbaugh.
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