Swiss Mennonites settled the town of Berne, Indiana in
1852. The Swiss Village Museum
re-creates that time period with authentic homes, barns, churches, schools and
a very large cider press. The Heritage
Festival shared food, music and games with the community.
There was soap making, quilting, knitting and
quilling demonstrated. The sawmill was
in operation turning large trees into usable planks. There were two-day old chicks to cuddle – but
don’t squeeze. The games for children
included stilts, tug of rope, and hoops to roll. A good time was had by all!
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