SCHUMACHER HOMESTEAD
MUSEUM AND SWISS HERITAGE CENTER / 8350 Bixel Rd. / 567-387-9208
WHAT’S NEW AT THE SCHUMACHER HOMESTEAD
Fall 2026 SCHS Newsletter available online
The newest Swiss Community Historical Society newsletter has been added to our media page, where you’ll also find an archive of newsletters through December 2016. Stay tuned for links to earlier newsletters, which are archived on BlufftonPublicLibrary.org.
Homestead Tours
The Schumacher Homestead offers a glimpse into the lives of Swiss immigrants in an area of Allen and Putnam counties known as the Settlement during the mid 19th century. Contact Neil Allen at least one week in advance at 567-387-9208 or email directorschs@gmail.com to schedule a tour.
Scenes from 2025 events
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Swiss Heritage Center
NEW: Visit the Swiss Heritage Center, a repurposed timber-frame barn previously located on the Dan and Cindy Basinger Farm. The center is heated and air-conditioned and includes a large event space, classroom, artifact storage space, and public restrooms. For rental information, contact Neil Allen at 567-387-9208 or email directorschs@gmail.com
