Hermann Visitors Guide

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For 125 years the 1890 Clock Tower atop the Historic
Hermann Museum has helped residents and visitors get places
on time. Until 1955 school children and teachers anxiously
awaited the sound of the Clock Tower bell to signal the end of
another day of classes. Today at the corner of 4th and Schiller,
volunteers with Historic Hermann operate a widely admired
seven room Museum and Gift Shop offering a three-dimension-
al brass ornament of the two story brick building with the Clock
Tower featured prominently.
Back in the late 1800's townsfolk used to gather on the
benches outside of
the Graf building,
now the offices of
the Hermann
Advertiser-Courier
(which features the
Clock Tower in
their masthead).
People kept coming
through the doors
of the printing shop
to ask the time.
Wanting to be
polite, but needing
to be productive,
the editor decided
to lead a campaign
for a Clock Tower on the German School with a bell to be
heard throughout the town.
In 2008 a similar fundraising campaign was led by
Historic Hermann, Inc. to renovate the Clock Tower for
$39,000. But keeping accurate time is often a challenge, espe-
cially in this digital age
where it's not easy to
find someone to repair a
sensitive gear-driven
timepiece.
Additional local
Clock Tower supporters
are still needed to help
wind the mechanism
three times a week. Call
Jon Layman 573-486-
2037 to volunteer.
Currently the clock
winders include Jon
Layman, Dave
Fagerness, Dean Stucky,
Chuck Hartbauer, Janet Buford, and Mike Martens.
Historic Hermann, Inc. gifted the Hermann River Memorial
to the City in 2013. Another major project is now being con-
sidered. Contributions may be sent to Historic Hermann, Inc.
312 Schiller, Hermann, MO. 65041. Individual membership
available for only $10, family $15, business $20.
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Clock Tower Celebrates 125 Years - A Heritage Days Event, Sunday,
September 20 at 2 PM At the Historic Hermann Museum
Historic
Hermann
Museum
Visit the Museum & Gift Shop
+ Historic 1871 German School Building
+ 7 Rooms of Local Artifacts
+ Clock works for the 1890 Clock Tower
+ Steamboat Equipment and Photos
+ Lost Music of the Apostle Band
+ Black Wedding Dress
+ Civil War Weapons
+ Early Winemaking Tools and Awards
Open April Through October 10AM-4PM
Sunday Noon-4PM (Closed Wednesday)
*Heritage Days September 19-20
Skilled artisans and craft displays
Now Open Weekends in November
*Kristkindl Bake Shop
first two weekends in December
312 Schiller at 4th Street
573-486-2017
For group tours: 573-486-2389
*Blue Star Museum - Free for Active Military and immediate family
Gene Bertram adjusting clock made
by the A E Pollhans Company of
St Louis.
A Christmas ornament depicting the
Museum.