church church
Libraries Library at the Überwald-Gymnasium In autumn 2007, the Überwald-Gymnasium opened its new library MIZ (
Medien- und Infozentrum – “Media and Infocentre”). This may be used not only by students, but as of April 2008 also by all citizens of the surrounding municipalities.
Museums Heimatmuseum The
Heimatmuseum (local history museum) has been housed since 1988 at the old town hall (
Altes Rathaus) right in the heart of the community. The building was built in 1594. On display here are not only items from Wald-Michelbach's historical development but sometimes also special exhibits.
Stoewermuseum The
Stoewermuseum was opened in 2002 and is housed in the building that formerly housed the old savings bank, near the heart of the community. On show here is a collection of products from the
Stoewer works in Stettin (now
Szczecin,
Poland). The museum's centrepiece is the array of cars on display on the ground floor. Most have been restored and are in operating condition. Furthermore, more of the Stoewer company's products, such as
sewing machines,
typewriters and
bicycles, can also be seen. The museum is run privately by a collector who was born in Stettin. In 2005, in honour of the owner and his dedication, a street in the main community was christened
Stoewerstraße. It is planned to move the Stoewermuseum back to its origins in Stettin (Szczecin), Poland.
Buildings The
Überwälder Einhaus was completed in 2005 by the
Überwälder Museums- und Kulturverein (“
Überwald Museum and Culture Club”) and unpaid help. The name
Einhaus (“Onehouse”) refers to how such buildings were formerly used: a single building contained a dwelling, a storage cellar, a stable and a barn. Today, though, this one houses a civil wedding venue and a sizeable multipurpose room used by the community's clubs for social occasions. In 2006, the
Bücherbrunnen (“Book Fountain”) was also built before the
Einhaus. On that spot, until the 19th century, when it was torn down, once stood a town tower in which, in
Adam Karrillon’s novel
Michael Hely was the hero’s home. The books displayed at the fountain are meant to remind one of the spot’s literary importance.
Regular events • Fumaba • Gassenmarkt (“Lane Market”) • Heimatfest (“Homeland Festival”, first weekend in July) • Kerwe (church consecration festival, next to last Sunday in August) • Kommunales Kino (“Municipal Cinema”, second Saturday each month) • Weihnachtsmarkt (“Christmas Market”) ==Healthcare==