Night at the (Swiss Historical) Museum, October 24
MEDIA RELEASE__The Swiss Community Historical Society will present Night at the Museum on Saturday, October 24 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Meet historic characters from the Swiss Settlement as you tour Swiss Heritage Center exhibits.
Guests will encounter several makerspaces in the museum where they can create a take-home craft. Costumed docents will provide information as you tour the 1843 Schumacher Homestead by candlelight. At the 1854 barn, you will hear pioneer stories around the fire.
Admission is $5 (all ages), with free admission for members of the Swiss Community Historical Society.
The Swiss Heritage Center is located at 8350 Bixel Road, between Bluffton and Pandora. For more information, visit swisshistorical.org or call 567-387-9208.
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