There are many ways to support the Swiss Community Historical Society: as a member, donor, or volunteer!
MEMBERSHIP
Expanded membership benefits, new in 2026 are listed below, including a print or email newsletter and free entry to the Schumacher Homestead. If you are not yet a member, we urge you to join:
Household Annual = $50
Gold Annual = $150
Diamond Ten-Year = $1000 / by PayPal $1022.30
To become a society member or make a donation by check: payable/send to
Swiss Community Historical Society
P.O. Box 5
Bluffton, OH 45817
| Household | Golden | Diamond | |
| Price | $50.00 | $150 | $1,000 |
| One-Year | X | X | —- |
| Ten-Year | — | — | X |
| Free entry | X | X | X |
| Quarterly News | X | X | X |
| Member-only events | X | X | X |
| 20% Disc. Heritage Center Rental | — | X | X |
| Free Swiss historical book | — | — | X |
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
The society signed an agreement to purchase a nearby 50×80-foot timber frame barn that was built by Swiss settlers in the 1850s. The barn will be dismantled and then rebuilt and repurposed at the homestead to provide facilities for SCHS events and rentals, K-12 class visits, and artifact displays. (See also Heritage Center Campaign page.)
A capital campaign is underway to fund a heritage center at the Bixel Rd. property. Individual and corporate donors are invited to support this project with naming privileges available for the building and individual rooms.
For more information, contact Julie Stratton at 419-302-0369 or at swisshistoricalcampaign@gmail.com.
PO Box 5, Bluffton, OH 45817
OTHER DONATIONS
The society is supported by many material donations. We are blessed by members and friends who unselfishly give family treasures to display.
VOLUNTEER
Another great way to support the society is to volunteer as a docent, assist in the garden, or help at one of our events! Email directorschs@gmail.com for more information.
SWISS COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 