Swiss Historical Village

Join us for this ecumenical service held in the replica of New Glarus’ log church on the Swiss Historical Village & Museum grounds to honor the journey and arrival of immigrants from Glarus, Switzerland to Green County in 1845. You’ll enjoy hymns played on the antique pump organ and traditional Swiss music performed by the […]

Watch demonstrations of many craftspeople who make traditional products, most of which the original settlers would have made. Regular and/or past exhibitors include a blacksmith, broom making, wood carver and soap maker, cheese making, weavers and wool spinners, bee keepers, a Civil War military exhibitor, sauerkraut maker. Kids have games to play and can take […]