Wagon rides around the Henderson Mennonite Heritage Park on Heritage Day are only one of many fun activities coming up!
Henderson Mennonite Heritage Park officially opens this Memorial Weekend. The opening kickoff will be on Saturday, the 24th, and Monday, the 26th, from 1 to 4 p.m.
The 8 1/2-acre park has something for all ages to enjoy. Explore its historic buildings and learn about the Mennonite immigrants who left South Russia, today’s Ukraine, to settle in York and Hamilton counties. Visit the Immigrant House, Henderson Depot, Country School House and Church, East Side Cafe, and more.
Storytelling tours are available for individuals and groups of all sizes. At the general store, you can shop for unique gifts, books, and handmade craft items. Golf carts are available to assist visitors from one building to the next. The Immigrant House has some new memorabilia from Russia that has been added to the display cases.
The much anticipated completion of the new Gathering Room building is expected to be ready for use by the end of July, according to Suzanne Ratzlaff, HMHP president.
Heritage Park has already had several tour groups visit this spring. It hosted its annual Good Friday Hymn Sing and the Anabaptist Story Reenactment in April. Tours at Heritage Park may be arranged at any time of the year.
2025 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JUNE 3: Russia to America Kids’ Camp – 1 – 3 p.m.
JUNE 21: More Fun Facts of Henderson Luncheon & Presentation – 11:30 a.m.
JULY 11 & 12: Community Days Storytelling afternoon tours & Community Days Pancake Breakfast July 12 – 6:30 – 9:30 a.m.
JULY 27: Russian Oven Pizza Night – 5 – 7 p.m.
AUGUST 9: One Book, One Heritage Park “Pinching Zwieback” – 9:30 a.m.
SEPTEMBER 13: Heritage Day – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
NOVEMBER 29: Christmas Tour of Homes – 4 – 7 p.m.
After the Memorial Weekend Kickoff, the park will resume its regular operating schedule, being open every Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Visits may be arranged by appointment by calling 402-723-4550 or 402-723-4252. The park is located 1 1/2 miles south of Henderson, I-80 exit #342.
More information on these events can be found at www.hendersonheritage.org. Follow them on Facebook for up-to-date information about Henderson Mennonite Heritage Park events.
