Events

Historical Diversions

The Switzerland County Historical Society hosts several "Historical Diversions" each year.  These events revolve around our local history as well as specific time periods.

For example, you can step back 100 years in time when you visit our "Big Doins' Tent Chautauqua" on the museum grounds and hear people like Teddy Roosevelt and James Whitcomb Riley speak to the crowd that has gathered.  Music and local artisans round out this event.

The Rural Heritage Tour offers a glimpse into rural life circa 1850 at the Thiebaud Farmstead and 1815 at Musee de Venoge.  At both venues you can experience trades and lifestyles of the time period, as well as music, dance - and hearth cooked food!  You can also see a haypress in operation at the Thiebaud Farmstead on Saturday, as well as take part in a barn dance later that evening. (Details on the dance forthcoming.)

All Hallows Eve is a family fun event at the Thiebaud Farmstead that gets bigger and better every year.  There are no zombies or ghouls, but folklore , games, the intriguing "Cabinet of Curiosities" and much more.  (Admission)

Experience Christmas festivities during Country Christmas, again at both the Thiebaud Farmstead and Musee de Venoge. The sights, sounds, and smells will delight the youngest to the oldest.

Dates and times are listed below, and at the bottom are links to photos from previous events.  Most of our events are free; however, in order for us to continue to bring these to the public for free and to continue to improve the experience, donations are graciously accepted.