CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
At the Swiss Homestead, 8350 Bixel Rd., on the first or second weekend of December.
Includes:
– Holiday decorations
– Traditional cooking demonstrations
– Workshop demonstrations
– Children’s activities
– Refreshments
SWISS DAY
The best old-style potluck around. After a short business meeting and informational presentations on local history. Held annually in June.
June-August: 2nd Saturdays
The Schumacher Homestead (also known as the Swiss Haus) is open to the public for 2nd Saturdays from 1:00-4:00 p.m. in June, July, and August. Docents are available to interpret the homestead’s history.
Areas open to visitors each Saturday afternoon include the restored 1843 house; the reconstructed summer kitchen; the restored workshop; the 1850s kitchen garden; the outdoor bake oven; the extensive grounds.
There is an admission charge of $5.00 for adults. Children 16 and under, accompanied by an adult, will be admitted free of charge, as will members of the Swiss Community Historical Society.
SCHS memberships can be purchased at your visit.
BLUFFTON FALL FESTIVAL
Lots of free family fun at the Swiss Homestead and various locations throughout the Bluffton area. Held on the fourth Saturday of September.
Includes:
– Homestead tours
– Wagon rides and farm animals
– Soup, cheese, and bread lunch by donation
– Children’s games
– Food and craft demonstrations
– Genealogy information
SWISS COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 