Attractions
Deutschheim State Historic Site
Captures the culture and heritage of the Germans who migrated to Missouri in the mid- to late-19th century through exhibits and galleries of changing artifacts and photographs.
Sponsor
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Website
http://www.mostateparks.com/deutschheim.htm
Address
107-109 West Second Street • Hermann, MO 65041
Phone
(573) 486-2200
Hours
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Open Daily - Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day, and Easter.
The Site Includes
The Pommer-Gentner House
Built in 1840, this is a sterling example of high-style German neoclassicism. The house is furnished to reflect the earlier settlement period. The property includes a period garden and small half-timbered barn with 19th-century tools.
The Strehly House
Built in stages from 1840 to 1869, the Strehly House once housed a German-language newspaper. In 1857 Carl Strehly built a winery next to the house that now displays one of the few remaining carved wine casks in the Midwest.
German School Museum
The arts and crafts of yesteryear are well preserved in the Historic Hermann Museum rooms at the German School. Built in 1871, the building served as Hermann's elementary school until 1955. The town clock has been operating since 1890.
Sponsor
Historic Hermann
Website
http://www.historichermann.com
Address
P.O. Box 105, 312 Schiller Street Hermann, MO 65041
Phone
(573) 486-2017
Hours
10:00 to 4:00 Tuesday - Saturday; noon to 4:00 Sunday. Closed Monday.
Open April - October; festival weekends and first two weekends in December during Kristkindl Markt.
Museum Rooms Include
HERITAGE ROOM
Handmade wooden grape crusher/wine press, wine bottles and a large variety of wine and beer labels all prior to Prohibition. A pre-Civil War weaving loom. An apple butter kettle and stir, Hermann shoe factory memorabilia. Display cases filled with early memorabilia and an arrowhead collection.
RIVER ROOM
Hermann was one of the busiest ports on the Missouri River. This room has an outstanding collection of photographs, data, instruments and boat models, plus, the original 7-foot pilot wheel and replica of the pilot house of the Pin Oak steamer, ca. 1888. More than 30 boats were built here and weekend excursions were regular family affairs.
KINDER ROOM
Depicts an early school classroom, historical kitchen and Victorian parlor. Dolls, toys and furniture, ca. late 1800s.
MUSIK ROOM
Collection of old musical instruments, early Hermann Band photos and uniforms. Formerly the Principal's office.
LEGACY ROOM
Story and statue of Hermann, Germany's first hero, who stopped the advancement of Rome. Beautiful needlework and clothes. Rare collection of handmade textile printing blocks. Antique quilts. Original handwritten 12 Apostles' Band music books.
ELS ROOM/TOOL ROOM
Hand-carved six-piece master bedroom set ca.1898 created by Louis Els. Many antique tools, a work bench and primitive furniture from the Friedrich Rohlfing family and a Schnitzelbank.
SCHWEIGHAUSER ROOM
Framed illustrations of Grimm's Fairy Tales, local redware pottery, an ornate church pump organ, Dresden pipes, immigrant trunk, a slave quilt and children's toys.
CLOCK TOWER GIFT SHOP
Unique souvenirs, gifts and books on early Hermann immigrant history, river boat history, German cooking and Hermann/Arminius, the man, and the battle that changed history.
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