The county historical museum is the former Vevay Presbyterian church built in 1860 in a modified Gothic Revival style. The building is little altered, and the upstairs is still maintained as a chapel. The first Presbyterian church in the county existed on the same site from 1828 until 1860.
| Services and amenities available on the site: | |
| X | Conducted Tours |
| X | Self-Guided Tours |
| Videotape(s) | |
| Film(s) | |
| Slide Program(s) | |
| Prepared "Look-Learn-Listen" Questions | |
| X | Theme-Related Sale Items (books/postcards/souvenirs) |
| Hands-On Activities | |
| Living History or Costumed Interpretation | |
| Parking For School Buses | |
| Restroom Facilities | |
| Convenient Water Fountains | |
| Picnicking Facilities | |
| Vending Machines or Other Food/Drink Services | |
| Overnight Accommodations | |
| Auditorium/Meeting Room | |
| Emergency Services (first-aid) | |
| Other services and amenities available: | |
| Operating Period: | April - November |
| Days of The Week Open: | Seven days a week |
| Site Hours: | daily noon to 4p.m. |
| Regular Admission Fees:: | $1 |
| Educational Admission Fees: | $.50 |
| Number of People The Site Can Accommodate: | 30 |
| Materials which can be sent to the teacher or group before a visit: | |||||||
| Site Brochure | |||||||
| Pre-Visit Planning Package For Teachers/Leaders | |||||||
| Pre-Visit Package For Students | |||||||
| Lesson Plans or Other Materials Relating Sites To Statewide Curriculum | |||||||
| List of Sale Items Suitable For Students | |||||||
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| Services the site offers to educational groups: | |
| Does the site offer guest speakers for off-site programs? | No |
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| Site location: | Intersection of Market St and Main St in Vevay |
| Organization administering the site: | Switzerland County Historical Society |
| Contact information: | |
| Mailing address: | PO Box 201 Vevay, IN 47043 |
| Phone: | (812) 427-3560 |
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| Email: | |
| Web site: | http:// |
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