Explore Your Past
Welcome to the Swiss Center of North America!
Come inside the Swiss Center and explore the stories of the Swiss in the United States and Canada. Our collection holds intricate costumes, cheerful folk art, wood carvings, religious icons, and more. What did Swiss immigrants choose to bring with them, and why? Visit us today, and discover your past!
What We Do
Our beginnings
Our beginnings
Our beginnings
December 6, 2008 we celebrated the grand opening of the Swiss Center of North America with supporters from around the continent.
Growth
Our beginnings
Our beginnings
In the past 15 years, we have amassed more than 10,000 Swiss-American artifacts, books, and documents.
Visitors
Our beginnings
Swiss Connections
We are open to the public, and share our stories of the Swiss in North America with ambassadors, politicians, celebrities, and members of the public.
Swiss Connections
Sharing Swiss Traditions
Swiss Connections
We're committed to connecting and communicating with Swiss organizations like the Swiss Benevolent Society of Chicago.
Sharing Swiss Traditions
Sharing Swiss Traditions
Sharing Swiss Traditions
We love sharing the fascinating traditions of Switzerland, and how they've been translated into North American events. Every winter we chase away the cold with the Appenzeller Silvesterchlauen.
Get Involved
Sharing Swiss Traditions
Sharing Swiss Traditions
Make a difference in preserving Swiss culture and heritage in North America! Make a financial donation, or gift your Swiss family photographs, letters, clothing, club records, or other culturally significant treasures.
About Us
Our Mission
The Swiss Center of North America values heritage, culture and our relationships with Switzerland.
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located and incorporated in Wisconsin. We are dedicated to educating, preserving, and celebrating all that is Swiss in North America.
We need you
While our Center is in New Glarus, WI, our outreach extends throughout the United States, Canada and Switzerland. If you have items to donate, contact the Swiss Center's president, Bekah Stauffacher, at info@theswisscenter.org
It is no secret that the true strength of an organization comes from its supporters - your tax deductible gift is what supports and sustains us. Thank you!