Meet with us for an evening of investigations, history, and ghostly lore of the Tuscarawas valley.
Saturday May 31st 2008 9:00pm - 1:00am
$30 per person age 18 and over
SOLD OUT!!!
Schoenbrunn Village, Ohio (Near New Philladelphia OH)
Enter back into the past as you venture thru the woods and into Schoenbrunn village. Journey back more than 2 centuries ago to a time when men, women and children struggled to survive another day on the frontier. Imagine the Revolutionary War era in Ohio when Native Americans, the Moravian Missionaries, the British, and the settlers were not-so-willing neighbors.
The History:
Schoenbrunn Village (meaning Beautiful Spring) was founded in 1772 as a Moravian Mission among the Delaware Indians and was the first Christian settlement in Ohio. The village contained around 300 inhabitants, 60 homes, a cemetery, a church meeting house and a schoolhouse. The Delaware Indians converted to Christianity with the help of Rev. David Zeisberger and his brethren of missionaries. The village flourished for several years and was abandoned in 1777 due to hostilities that had developed. Only the 44 left buried in God's Acre remain in this quaint village area. Graves date back to 1772 and include many children struck down by disease.
Today there are 17 log buildings including a church house and a school house. These were constructed according to drawings and maps found of the orginal settlement. These bulidings will be open for you to explore and several will have historical re- enactors "living" on site.
The village some of the cabins Indian hut The School House
The Hauntings
It would make sense that spirits or as the Delaware called them "Tschichtschank" would be present. The Native Americans were very spiritual people and considered all living things to be sacred.We have had some odd things happen while at Schoenbrunn at night. Be sure to bring cameras and tape recorders. (to record EVP or Electronic Voice Phenomena)
God's Acre is what the settlers of Schoenbrunn Village named their cemetery and it is truly a quiet and sacred spot of land. All of the markers are 1772-1777 era and are field stones which were carved by hand. Explore the small cemetery by lantern light,explore the buildings, enjoy the peaceful solitude of the woods and venture into the past with us!
Night time Investigation
Lantern Tour of village and night time cemetery walk
Late Night appetizers,desserts, and beverages
Time to explore on your own
Check out the Visitors Center and Museum
Use our paranormal investigative equipment
and/or bring your own gear
Join us for a truly unique night of history,hauntings and good food! Drive on down to New Philadelphia Ohio and enter into the past. Hear of the history and hauntings of the area while seated inside the log schoolhouse next to a roaring fire. Walk into the shadows and observe period attired re enactors portraying the Moravian Indians and the Settlers . Step inside the log buildings and then explore the old cemetery. Sample some appetizers in the log school house and the delectable desserts in the log church! (see menu below)
Appetizers to be offered this evening will include:
Assorted Cheese Cubes and Crackers
Zesty Party Meatballs
Hot Chicken Sticks
Veggies and Dips
Vegetable Mini Quiches
Desserts to be offered this evening will include:
Chocolate Truffles
Butter Pecan Turtle Squares
Fruit with Grand Marnier liquor
Double Chocolate Mocha Trifle
All food this evening will be prepared by Historic Foodways Coordinator, Lisa Youngman.
Beverages will include, bottled water and lots of coffee/tea
In the Native American language of the Delaware
Tschichtschank: Spirit
Auwossachgame: Heaven
Kitschimanitto: God
Pachtamawos: God
Mannihilleoágan: death
Sípu: river, stream
Lénno: a man
Ochquéu: a woman
Niitsch: a child
achpó: at home
Typical attire of a Delaware man Rev David Zeisberger
who converted the Native Americans to Christianity at Schoenbrunn Village
For your convenience we have included links to several area sources of lodging. All are located within a 5 mile drive from Schoenbrunn and easy access to I-77 and exit 81
A portion of your reservation price will be donated to the Ohio Historical Society and Schoenbrunn Village. Directions and details will be emailed after your purchase.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds for guest cancellations.
This event takes place in rain or shine. If you need to cancel you may have someone else take your place but please notify us of the name change for reservations.
Listen to an EVP captured by Becky K. at one of our events here. At about 27 seconds you will hear the sound of what we believe to be flint being struck to start a fire. It was captured in one of the village cabins in 2007.
