July 10, 2025
NEWS RELEASE: For immediate release TOPIC: Enjoy Local History During the Strassenfest
CONTACT: Dana Reckelhoff 812-482-5959 [email protected]
(Jasper, Indiana) – Tours and demonstrations will take place during the Strassenfest on Saturday, August 2 at the Alexander Schoolhouse, Jasper City Mill, Schaeffer Barn, and Spirit of Jasper Train.
The Alexander One-Room Schoolhouse will be open for tours starting at 9:00am until 3:00pm. A special movie, Banished into Paradise will be played at 11:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm.
The Jasper City Mill will be open from 9:00am – 5:00pm with demonstrations of the grist mill, a coffee display, and carpenter presentations with handcrafted bowls.
The Schaeffer Barn rooms including the display room will be open from 10:00am – 2:00pm with demonstrations of stone cutting from 11:00am – 2:00pm.
The Spirit of Jasper Train will have 1-hour rides. A cash bar with snacks is available onboard. Tickets are $10/person. Departure times are set for 11:00am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 3:30pm, 5:00pm, and 6:30pm. Reserve your tickets online at spiritofjaspertrain.com or by calling (812)482-5959.