"Life on the Ohio" River Historical Museum – Vevay, Indiana
Vevay was settled in 1802 by Swiss immigrants coming from the same town name in Switzerland. The people planted grapes and where the first commercial winery in the US. Here you can visit the Life on the Ohio River Historical Museum and learn about the different shipping vessels that floated on the Ohio River so many years ago.
The museum is home to a high-quality collection of river related artifacts, photos, maps and documents telling of the life of the people, not only on the river but those who’s life depended on the commerce and transportation provided by the river.
There is a collection of steamboat models by Harold Patterson on display to tell of his times as an actor on the Bryant Showboats. You can stand behind the Robert T. graham pilot’s wheel and pretend you are coming into the Vevay landing.
There are maps in the form of murals of the Ohio River, pictures of the boats, and Switzerland County shoreline showing the regions history on the river.
The displays are located in a 19th century parsonage with enhanced lighting and contemporary display cases to allow you the best possible view of the museum treasures.
Location: 208 East Market St., Vevay, Indiana 47043
Phone: 812-427-3560
Museum Day Hours of Operation
April – October
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
November – March
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Admission: $3.00
Email: swcomuseums@embarqmail.com
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