Thursday, April 20, 2023, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Join us for a day of art and awe as we take a guided tour through four of the famed painted
churches. These churches were lovingly painted by 19th century Czech and German immigrants,
hoping to preserve their cultural identity. The churches are intricately decorated in the lavish
style of their homelands.
1. St. Mary's Catholic Church in High Hill is known as "the queen of the Painted Churches" and is
in the National Register of Historic Places. It also has a great gift shop.
2. St. Mary's Catholic Church in Praha is the oldest of the four in Fayette County, built in 1895 in
the Gothic style. 3. St. Cyril and Methodius Church in Dubina was built in an ancient oak grove
in 1911 with beautifully painted stenciling on the walls & ceilings. The hand carved altars were
imported from Europe.
4. St. John the Baptist Church in Ammannsville is also on the National Register of Historic
Places. Statues of the Cross were also imported.
The Trip At-a-Glance
Cost: $70 per person (includes lunch, tour guide, tips, and refreshments)
Payments: Click here to make your payment online; due by April 15.
Itinerary - Thursday, April 20:
8:00 a.m. Meet at Saint John’s. Feel free to bring your own coffee in a cup with a lid, a sweater,
and any comfort items you might need for the journey.
8:30 a.m. Depart (1 hour and 20-minute ride to Schulenburg)
10:00 a.m. Arrive at the Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce to meet our guide. We will tour
two churches.
12:00 p.m. Lunch at Oakridge Smokehouse for a delicious buffet with salad bar, several choices
of entrees and sides, dessert and drinks. After lunch we can peruse the gift shop.
1:30 p.m. Tour two more beautiful churches.
4:00ish p.m. Board the bus for return trip to Saint John’s. Cold drinks and snacks provided.
6:00ish p.m. Arrive back at Saint John’s.
What to wear and Bring: Check the weather beforehand and dress accordingly. The most
important thing is to be comfortable. Dress casually with good walking shoes. Other items to
consider: Sweater/jacket for the bus in case it gets cold, sunglasses, hat, camera, reading
material or puzzles for the bus.