Swiss Heritage Society would like to thank the many volunteers of our area for their endless hours of work and support. Our volunteer program is designed for residents of our community to provide a much needed effort to spark and sustain an interest in our cultural heritage while enjoying the fellowship of friends and neighbors. Volunteer opportunities include grounds-keeping, leading tours for visitors, being involved in special events and serving in our gift shop or indoor museum. And, we welcome all suggestions from volunteers and visitors to improve and beautify our Village.

Volunteer opportunities include:

• Helping with groundskeeping: watering flowers, pulling weeds, general building maintenance
• Serving in our gift shop: 3 hour shifts on a weekly basis
• Offering expertise in our Museum: Cataloguing, maintaining displays, generating new displays
• Assisting with special events such as Swiss Days & Berne Heritage Festival: set-up and clean-up, taking tickets, parking, working in various booths, as well as individuals needed to provide historical information about specific buildings to our guests.

We welcome the suggestions of our volunteers and visitors to help improve and beautify our village!

Our annual membership drive continues. We encourage you to join us in educating others and preserving the heritage of southern Adams County, Indiana, through the Swiss Heritage Village, Museum and Nature Center and its many events. All gifts over $25 are tax-deductible. Members receive our newsletter and free admission to the museum village and special events. Mail check with membership form to:

Swiss Heritage Society, Inc.
P.O. Box 88
Berne, IN 46711

A replica of the Ceylon covered bridge serves as the entrance for those entering Swiss Heritage Village from the museum and office complex. Prior to serving as the gateway, the bridge represented the village in area parades. The bridge was designed, built, and donated to the Swiss Heritage Society by Amos B. Schwartz. The foundation and placement of the bridge were completed by Tom Jones and Joe H. Construction Companies. Now you can remember, recognize, and honor an occasion, an achievement, or a loved one or ones with commemorative paving brick(s) on the walkway to the historical covered bridge that leads to our Swiss Heritage Village. Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a brick that thousands of people will see, represent a person or event? You can do this by donating according to the list below. Stop by the Village (or call us at 260-589-8007) to order a brick of your own!