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The Swiss Historical Village presents the unique story of the founding of New Glarus in 1845 and traces the Swiss colony's growth into a dairy farming community that continues to keep alive its ethnic heritage.

The museum, in the heart of "America's Little Switzerland," is owned and operated by the New Glarus Historical Society, Inc. The society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of artifacts, records and family histories of the Swiss immigrants. The society is affiliated with the Wisconsin State Historical Society.


The Swiss Historical Village is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week, May 1 through Oct. 31.

Groups and bus tours are welcome. Free parking is available adjacent to the museum.

For additional information or to schedule tour groups, call 608-527-2317 or email.

Admission is $7.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. Discounts are available for AAA members and tour groups of 10 or more who have made an advance reservation and pay at least 2 weeks in advance.

 


Open House - Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 4 pm. to 6 p.m.
Free admission as we celebrate the inauguration of our new mural of the Glarner Alps.

Commemorative Church Service - Mid August (date to be finalized).
Annual commemorative church service marking the arrival here in 1845 of the first Swiss pioneers.

Oktoberfest - Sunday, September 28, 2008
Annual Oktoberfest with many demonstrations of old-time crafts. Cheese will again be made in our 1890's era factory.



 

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