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I decided to pay another visit to Joseph Schneider Haus during a recent staycation! I had to pay only a small fee and it was well worth the visit. The guides, who were dressed in costume, were great. They were friendly and had lots of interesting information to pass on! The Haus is beautifully restored! I went for a visit... more
Great place to learn about local history. Fascinating place inside and out. Give you a great idea how they used to live in this area.
Joseph Schneider came to what is now known as the Waterloo Region in 1807. Along with many others, he arrived from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania for arable farmland. The house that he built in 1816 is now a museum.
Every weekend there is something happening at the "historic haus". Today we learned how flax is made into linen fabric. Also one...
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The Joseph Schneider Haus is a beautiful farmhouse that currently stands as a museum. This living museum features objects and art pieces that are traced back to the Germanic regions of Canada. For more details, check website.