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Program on Saturday, July 3, 2027

14:00–15:00 Monument inauguration

15:00–18:00 Anabaptist tour

18:00–21:00 Easy Dinner

20:15–02:00 Anabaptist evening in the 2 halls

A square image of an old parchment manuscript with handwritten German script, lying on a wooden table next to a quill and an inkwell. Soft natural light highlights the texture of the paper and conveys a sense of historical authenticity and reverence for the document.

Experience historical scenes at original locations along the Anabaptist Trail

(Digital illustration, created using AI)

Program on Sunday, July 4, 2027

1000-1100 Worship service for all

1100-1700 Anabaptist tour

1200-1500 Lunch

1700-1730 Farewell

A square image of an old parchment manuscript with handwritten German script, lying on a wooden table next to a quill and an inkwell. Soft natural light highlights the texture of the paper and conveys a sense of historical authenticity and reverence for the document.

Experience historical scenes at original locations along the Anabaptist Trail

(Digital illustration, created using AI)

Attraction

Anabaptist Trail (Täuferweg)

Stops:

  • Secret Anabaptist Gathering

  • Anababtist Way (Täuferweg)

    At original sites along the Anababtist Way (Täuferweg), the theater group Schleitheim brings history to life.

    Dramatic performances offer insights into the lives of the Schleitheim Anabaptists.

A square image of an old parchment manuscript with handwritten German script lying on a wooden table next to a quill and an inkpot. Soft natural light highlights the texture of the paper and conveys a sense of historical authenticity and reverence for the document.

Experience historical scenes at original sites on the Täufer tour

(Digital illustration, created using AI)

A square image of an old parchment manuscript with handwritten German script lying on a wooden table next to a quill and an inkpot. Soft natural light highlights the texture of the paper and conveys a sense of historical authenticity and reverence for the document.

The Anababtist Way (Täuferweg)

(Map credit: Regional Nature Park Schaffhausen)

Attraction

Alp

There is a real Alp in Schleitheim, the Alp Babental. This is close to the Anabaptist path.

- Cattle pasture

- Dwarf goats

- Alpine restaurant with lots of homemade dishes

- Simple accommodation is also possible

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Image: Website Alp Babental

Special Exhibition Attraction

"The Anabaptist Families of the Schleitheim Valley"

At the Schleitheimertal Museum (Association for Local History)

  • Guided tours

  • Special exhibition "The Anabaptist Families from the Schleitheim Valley"

Family names:

The following family names were known in Schleitheim and Beggingen at the time and should be investigated for connections to the Anabaptists:

  • ...

    • Bächtold / Bechtel (Genealogical research from Canada., with ties to Schleitheim)

    • Brendli

    • Greutmann / Grütmann

    • Hess (Genealogical research from USA, with ties to Schleitheim)

    • Heusi / Hösi / Heise (Genealogical research from Canada is currently underway, with ties to Schleitheim)

    • Keller

    • Mäder / Mader

    • Meyer / Meier / Moyer / Myer (Genealogical research from the U.S. is currently underway, with ties to Schleitheim)

    • Müller / Miller

    • Peter

    • Peyer / Paier

    • Pletscher

    • Rössler

    • Russenberger / Rosenberger / Rosenberry? Rosenburger?

    • Schudel

    • Stamm / Stammen / Stamman / Stammheimer / Stehman?

    • Surbeck

    • Tenger / Tanger?

    • Vogelsanger / Fogelsanger

    • Vögelin / Vögeli

    • Wanner (Genealogical research from the U.S.)

    • Werner / Warner?

    • Weniger / Weninger / Wininger / Winiger / Linggi

Idea:

Fates: Anabaptist families from Schleitheim and Beggingen

Present-day families may provide items for a scene with a historical figure bearing their family name (involvement of the local community)

  • Figures

  • Tools, objects

  • Images, photos, backdrops

  • Family trees

  • Maps

  • Possibly with photos of the original sources.

As sources, church registers, court records and council protocols from Schaffhausen will be used.

A separate room will present the Anabaptist situation in the entire canton of Schaffhausen. Furthermore, the situation in the neighboring Black Forest up to Waldshut / Hubmayer will be examined.

A square image of an old parchment manuscript with handwritten German script, placed on a wooden table next to a quill and an inkwell. Soft natural light highlights the paper's texture and conveys historical authenticity and reverence for the document.
A square image of an old parchment manuscript with handwritten German script, placed on a wooden table next to a quill and an inkwell. Soft natural light highlights the paper's texture and conveys historical authenticity and reverence for the document.
A square image of an old parchment manuscript with handwritten German script, placed on a wooden table next to a quill and an inkwell. Soft natural light highlights the paper's texture and conveys historical authenticity and reverence for the document.

Digital illustration, created using AI

Culture Café Attraction

A square image of an old parchment manuscript with handwritten German script, lying on a wooden table next to a quill and an inkwell. Soft natural light highlights the paper's texture and conveys a sense of historical authenticity and reverence for the document.

Digital illustration, created using AI

In the auditorium:

  • Coffee, tea, and cake

  • Anabaptist culture

  • Exhibition

  • Coordination of presentations in the classrooms (groups require a reservation)

Historical Lectures on Schleitheim Anabaptist History

  • lic. phil. Christian Scheidegger from Schleitheim

  • Dr. Urs Leu from the Central Library Zurich

  • Dr. Astrid von Schlacht from the German Mennonite Historical Society

A square image of an old parchment manuscript with handwritten German script, lying on a wooden table next to a quill and an ink pot. Soft natural light highlights the texture of the paper and conveys a sense of historical authenticity and reverence for the document.

Digital illustration, created using AI

Attraction "Schleitheim-Souvenir"

  • Visitors can purchase authentic, high-quality souvenirs from the Canton of Schaffhausen here.

  • Local artists offer landscape paintings and similar items at affordable prices.

A square image of an old parchment manuscript with handwritten German script, lying on a wooden table next to a quill and an inkwell. Soft natural light brings out the texture of the paper and conveys a sense of historical authenticity and reverence for the document.

Digital illustration, created using AI

Festival Grounds

  • Food stalls offering predominantly local / Swiss specialties

  • "Schleitheim souvenir* with smaller, affordable works by local artists (prints)

  • Activities for local children and youth

A square image of an old parchment manuscript with handwritten German script, lying on a wooden table next to a quill and an inkwell. Soft natural light highlights the texture of the paper and conveys a sense of historical authenticity and reverence for the document.

First draft of the proposed festival grounds

Initiator

The Schleitheim Association for Local History works to promote and preserve local cultural heritage and historical knowledge. The association was founded in 1889.

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