Switzerland County Historical Society

Switzerland County Historical Society "Life on the River" river history museum, Switzerland County history museum, and the Thiebaud Farmstead are owned and operated by the SCHS.

You'll see some familiar faces in this 50-years-ago picture from Vevay Newspapers.♡
08/26/2026

You'll see some familiar faces in this 50-years-ago picture from Vevay Newspapers.♡

While working on picture files today, I couldn't contain my smile as I discovered this Jeff-Craig School class picture f...
08/20/2026

While working on picture files today, I couldn't contain my smile as I discovered this Jeff-Craig School class picture from 1973-1974. The main delight was because someone had carefully written names on the back in an easy to follow layout. See how many you can identify before checking out the list.

SAVE THE DATE!
08/19/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

Days gone by ~ 50 years ago!Do you see anyone you know? From the 1976 bound edition of the Switzerland County newspaper...
08/17/2026

Days gone by ~ 50 years ago!
Do you see anyone you know?
From the 1976 bound edition of the Switzerland County newspaper at the Switzerland County Historical Society.

"Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rou...
08/15/2026

"Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds."
Yet Andi Wainscott took the time to lend a hand as I was picking up branches from the museum's yard following heavy winds. She said it was her break time.
Thank you so much, Andi! I was definitely hot, sweaty and tiring out. You got there just in time.
All while my dog Bruin sat idly by in the shade. Smart dog! (He was there because it was my day off and I wasn't scheduled for the museum.)
Love our museum grounds!

The John F. Brown Park has been a gateway from the east to Vevay’s downtown since 1920. Research has provided a front-pa...
07/29/2026

The John F. Brown Park has been a gateway from the east to Vevay’s downtown since 1920. Research has provided a front-page article in The Vevay Enterprise, October 7, 1920 that tells of the dedication of the fountain and lists the subscribers who made it happen.
Documentation of when the various changes in the park took place has not been found, with the exception of when the Vevay Park Board in 2010 installed a beautiful tiered concrete fountain that remained in place until 2026. Weather and lime buildup caused deterioration that could no longer be repaired.
John Brown Park is the property of the Town of Vevay, as is the green space between the sidewalk and Main Street. The yard behind the park at the point is the property of the Switzerland County Historical Society which extends west to include the Historical Museum and the “Life on the Ohio” River History Museum. We received many concerned comments and inquiries when the old fountain was removed, which is why this clarification is being made.
The Town of Vevay developed a very thoughtful plan for the new fountain and its surroundings which provides a welcoming view with signage, seating, native and perennial plants, a lighted flag and ADA compliance. The Switzerland County Historical Society is very pleased to have such a dedicated neighbor.

You'll have to come closer to see the showy black-eyed Susans growing alongside the walkway between the Switzerland Coun...
07/27/2026

You'll have to come closer to see the showy black-eyed Susans growing alongside the walkway between the Switzerland County Historical Museum and the "Life on the Ohio" River History Museum. Just one more reason to stop by and checkout our local history.
Open Monday- Saturday from noon to 4pm.

HAPPY 50TH ANNIVERSARY!Miss Sheila Deaton and Mr. Larry Gault were married on June 12th, 1976 but it didn't appear in th...
07/20/2026

HAPPY 50TH ANNIVERSARY!
Miss Sheila Deaton and Mr. Larry Gault were married on June 12th, 1976 but it didn't appear in the newspaper until July 22, 1976. Still going strong!

News flash! Oops! Missed this one from May 6, 1976. 50 year-old news is so much fun!From the Jefferson-Craig PTA Carniva...
07/17/2026

News flash! Oops! Missed this one from May 6, 1976.
50 year-old news is so much fun!
From the Jefferson-Craig PTA Carnival!

More 50 year-old news from the Switzerland Democrat newspaper.
07/17/2026

More 50 year-old news from the Switzerland Democrat newspaper.

Address

208 E Market Street
Vevay, IN
47043

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 4pm
Tuesday 12pm - 4pm
Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

(812) 427-3560

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