Save these dates: 2nd Saturdays at Schumacher Homestead
June, July and August 2026
MEDIA RELEASE__Visit the Schumacher Homestead for summer events and activities from 1:00-4:00 p.m. on the 2nd Saturday of June, July and August 2026.
JUNE 13 – Tag You’re It!: Swiss Settlement games & toys
JULY 11 – Critters, Spitters, and Gallinippers, Early Swiss critters
AUGUST 8 – Theme to be announced
The first floor of the farmhouse is accessible to people with disabilities. New videos showing rooms on the upper floors have been produced with support from Visit Greater Lima. The farmhouse is air-conditioned. Bathrooms are now available in the Swiss Heritage Center.
For more updates, visit https://swisshistorical.org/
Stories Posted This Week
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- Obituary for centenarian Lois Jean Andreas
- Thomas "Tom" J. Basinger served in the U.S. Army
- President Sider to present Aug. 25 State of the University address
- August 10 council recap: Spending increase for Benroth bridge repairs
- MHCO requests zoning change for construction of senior duplexes
- WIP Wednesday: 1915 kitchen gets a charming DIY remodel
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Monday, August 10, 2026
- Pirate girls tennis 2nd at Lima City tourney
- Professor Parquet on the passing of Don Nelson
- Bluffton historical society to discuss upcoming events, fundraising
- Bluffton Public Library hosts Mobile Health Clinic on Aug. 13
- 2026 PorchFest preview: Tommy Jenkins, Cat Dailey, Szabo Trio
- Chair massages offered at the Senior Center
- Bluffton Senior Center to host Spa Day