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Schoenbrunn Village

Name: Schoenbrunn Village
Address: 1984 E High Avenue, New Philadelphia, OH, 44663, US
Telephone: +18007522711
Price range: $
Rating: 4.7

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Where Ohio's first settlement began
Admission:
Adults $8
Seniors: $6
Kids 6-17: $4
Under 6: Free Starting Memorial Day!
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Memorial Day-Labor Day
Open Wednesday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm and Sunday noon-5:00pm

05/22/2026

America 250-Ohio - May theme: Ohio creates: Arts, Culture, and Literature.

Long before public education was common, David Zeisberger and the Moravians believed that learning and education should be available to everyone. Through his Delaware-Indian and English Spelling Book, Zeisberger helped create opportunities for education and literacy for Native communities at a time when education was often considered a luxury.

Zeisberger’s efforts to translate language and develop educational tools helped preserve communication, encourage learning, and connect cultures across the Ohio Country. His work reminds us that education has the power to shape communities, preserve history, and open doors for future generations.

At Schoenbrunn Village, we continue to share these important stories and the lasting impact they had on early Ohio history.

05/06/2026

🎉 Opening Day at Schoenbrunn Village! 🇺🇸

Join us on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026 as we kick off another exciting season at Schoenbrunn Village! This is the perfect year to revisit and explore, as we celebrate 250 years of the United States of America and reflect on the rich history that shaped our nation.

🕰 Museum & Gift Shop Hours:

Memorial Day to Labor Day

Wednesday - Saturday
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Sunday
12:00PM - 4:30PM

Labor Day - October 25th
Saturday
10:00AM - 4:30PM

Sunday
12:00PM - 4:30PM

Step back in time and experience history. We can’t wait to welcome you back!

04/29/2026

We’re excited to announce that Schoenbrunn Village has officially been named a part of America-250 Ohio’s Transportation Trail! 🇺🇸

Schoenbrunn Village stands around some of the earliest pathways into the Ohio Country, including the Moravian Trail, the Great Trail, and the Muskingum Trail. These historic routes were traveled by many different people and were among the first to shape movement and connection across the region.👣

Today, Schoenbrunn Village continues to tell the story of life along these early trails—the hardships faced, the journeys taken, and the incredible plants and wildlife that were native to Ohio 250 years ago.🌲🦬

Come walk the paths of history with us and experience the story for yourself. 🌿✨

04/22/2026

A big thank you to Advocates for Success,Amanda Fontana, and the United Way Organization for choosing us as a host site for this year’s Day of Caring!

We truly appreciate the volunteers who gave their time and energy to help clean up and prepare the village for the 2026 season. Your hard work made a noticeable difference and helped get everything ready to welcome visitors.
It was also a pleasure sharing a bit of history, as volunteers learned about Ohio’s first schoolhouse and church while helping preserve the site.

Thank you again for your support and for making a positive impact in our community—we are so grateful! 💙

04/10/2026

Music and singing are at the heart of Moravian life during the 18th century and still today. Hymns and instrumental music brought and still bring communities together in worship, celebration, and daily life. These songs offered comfort, strengthened faith, and helped preserve traditions across generations.

Moravians are known for their rich musical heritage, blending voices and instruments to create a powerful sense of community. At Schoenbrunn Village, mission members attended lessons where they sang hymns in the Native American Lenape language, reflecting both spiritual devotion and the blending of cultures within the community.

Today, this tradition reminds us of the important role music played in shaping community, culture, and connection in early Moravian settlements. 🎵🌟🎶😊

03/27/2026

Long before modern roads, Ohio was connected by important routes like the Great Trail and the Moravian Trail. In the 18th century, travel happened by foot, horseback, and along rivers that served as vital corridors for trade and communication.

Schoenbrunn Village became a central meeting place along these routes, bringing together travelers, traders, American Indians, and Moravians—where cultures exchanged ideas, goods, and traditions on the early Ohio frontier.

03/13/2026

📣 Group Tours at Schoenbrunn Village! 🏞️

Planning a group outing, field trip, or bus tour? Schoenbrunn Village offers a unique and immersive experience into Ohio’s early history — perfect for schools, clubs, senior groups, and more!

Groups of 20 or more receive a special discounted rate, making it even easier to explore the story of the Moravian mission and early frontier life.

📞 Call us today at 330-808-4815 for more information and to book your visit! Let us help you bring history to life for your group.

02/28/2026

As winter faded in the Tuscarawas Valley, early spring temperatures signaled sugaring season at Schoenbrunn Village. When days warmed above freezing and nights dipped cold, the sap began to flow — and the entire village headed into the woods to harvest and boil it into sugar for the year ahead.
Sugaring season often marked the end of school for Schoenbrunn’s children, as learning moved from the classroom to the sugar camp. 🍁

This annual rhythm of nature shaped daily life and reminds us how closely the community lived with the land.🌳

02/18/2026

Did you know? ❄️📖📜
At Schoenbrunn Village, winter was school season! When farm work slowed, children gathered in the village schoolhouse to learn to read, write, and grow in their faith.

At a time when many children had little or no formal education, Schoenbrunn’s young people were given the gift of knowledge — shaping their future one lesson at a time.

01/29/2026

America 250-Ohio
Ohio Firsts and Originals

Community, Values, and Remembrance

Schoenbrunn Village was home to the first written code of ethics in what we now call the state of Ohio, an agreed-upon set of rules that guided daily life and membership within the village. Those shared values extended even in death, with God’s Acre, the first Euro-American style cemetery in what we now call the state of Ohio, serving as a place of reflection and remembrance.
As we reflect on the Semiquincentennial of the United States, we honor the individuals and families whose lives helped shape our shared past and form the community many of us now call home!

Address

1984 E High Avenue
New Philadelphia, OH
44663

Opening Hours

Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+18007522711

Website

https://www.ohiohistory.org/visit/browse-historical-sites/schoenbrunn-village/

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