Schnellville at the Dubois County Museum

ByMatthew Crane Reading Time: 3 minutes
Ella Hopf practiced writing with a quill while her sister Adalee waited somewhat patiently for her turn.
Ella Hopf practiced writing with a quill while her sister Adalee waited somewhat patiently for her turn. All photos by Matt Crane
Carol Berg demonstrated clothes washing an drying using lye soap.
Carol Berg demonstrated clothes washing an drying using lye soap.
This alpaca is Priscilla and she came in with Happy Hummers Alpacas from St. Meinrad.
This alpaca is Priscilla and she came in with Happy Hummers Alpacas from St. Meinrad. The alpaca company produces yarn from the animals.
Sylvia Recker (left) and Mary Jane Fischer demonstrated quilting during the Schnellville Days at the Dubois County Museum.
Sylvia Recker (left) and Mary Jane Fischer demonstrated quilting during the Schnellville Days at the Dubois County Museum.
Lisa Striegel and her 9-year-old son Seth were busy candle dipping.
Lisa Striegel and her 9-year-old son Seth were busy candle dipping.
Konner Betz (right) and Kaleb Persohn took a turn sawing a log during the festivities at Schnellville Day at the Dubois County Museum.
Konner Betz (right) and Kaleb Persohn took a turn sawing a log during the festivities at Schnellville Day at the Dubois County Museum.
Kenny Hochgesang, in the suspenders, has been collecting Native American artifacts for 62 years. He had many on display during Schnellville Day at the Museum.
Kenny Hochgesang, in the suspenders, has been collecting Native American artifacts for 62 years. He had many on display during Schnellville Day at the Museum.
Kenny Hochgesang brought in a display of Native American artifacts that he has collected over the years. In the 62 years he has spent searching the hills and fields of Dubois County, he estimates he has collected 18,000 artifacts.
Kenny Hochgesang brought in a display of Native American artifacts that he has collected over the years. In the 62 years he has spent searching the hills and fields of Dubois County, he estimates he has collected 18,000 artifacts.
Flour bag from the Schnellville Flour Mills on display at the museum.
Flour bag from the Schnellville Flour Mills on display at the museum.
These ornaments created by Hoosier Laser were available for purchase.
These ornaments created by Hoosier Laser were available for purchase.
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