History

Historic Harmony was organized in 1943 and operates the Harmony Museum. It interprets more than 260 years of rich area history with presentations that include Washington’s 1753 Mission, Harmonists, Mennonites, and a fine collection of sporting rifles made by 19th century Harmonist gunsmith Charles Flowers. The museum is open most afternoons except Monday and major holidays. Historic Harmony preserves nine sites, including the 1809 main museum building, the 1805 Harmonist-Ziegler Barn, the 1812 Wagner/Bentle Haus (home of the museum shop), the Harmonist cemetery, and the 1825 Mennonite Meetinghouse, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.