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Schoenbrunn

To schedule your class visit please call 877-278-8020. Tours are offered Monday through Friday 9:00 to 5:00.

Founded in 1772 by the Moravian Church as a mission for the Delaware Indians, this first Christian settlement in Ohio grew to include over 60 dwellings and 300 inhabitants. The Delaware who converted lived peacefully at Schoenbrunn for five years until events associated with the American Revolution forced the mission to close in 1777.

Today's reconstructed village consists of 17 log structures and two acres of planted fields, and the original cemetery. A museum offers information and exhibits on the Delaware Indians, life in the village, and the archaeological excavations that helped locate the site.

Facilities Information
Chaperones: One adult per 15 students.
The museum and restrooms are handicapped accessible. Most interpretive buildings are wheelchair accessible, although two buildings (the school & church) have one or two low steps at entrance.

As students will be outdoors during part of their experience, we suggest they dress appropriately for the weather.

Museum Shop on site
There is a museum shop in the museum. Please allow extra time for shopping.

Hours of Operation
Memorial Day through Labor Day
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday
12:00 - 5:00 p.m., Sunday

September and October
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday
12:00 - 5:00 p.m., Sunday

Admission
Students $3.00; Chaperones $5.50; Teachers Free; Bus Drivers Free.

Location
Schoenbrunn Village is at the southeast edge of New Philadelphia, in Tuscarawas County, on State Route 259. It is about four miles southeast of Exit 81 off of I-77 [from exit, turn east on State Route 39, through downtown to State Route 259 to the entrance].



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Bus Driver's Instructions
Buses park in the lot.

If you will be delayed in arriving at your appointed time, call 1 (877) 278-8020.

Bus drivers are admitted free to Schoenbrunn Village.