Schuerman Homestead House Dedicated as Historical Landmark

Arizona Colonial Dames to hold ceremony for 120-year-old Sedona home

Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:07am

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An impressionistic, out-of-focus scene depicting the warm, nostalgic atmosphere of a historic home nestled in a lush, verdant landscape, conveying the timeless significance of the Schuerman Homestead House dedication.The dedication of the century-old Schuerman Homestead House as a historic landmark will honor Sedona's pioneering winemaking legacy.Sedona Today

The Arizona State chapter of the Colonial Dames of America will hold a ceremony on April 18 to dedicate the Schuerman Homestead House in Sedona, Arizona as a national historic landmark. The nearly 120-year-old house was built by Heinrich Schuerman, the first winemaker in Sedona and all of Arizona, who started a vineyard and winery in the 1880s.

Why it matters

The dedication of the Schuerman Homestead House as a historic landmark by the prestigious Colonial Dames of America organization will help preserve an important piece of Sedona and Arizona's history, highlighting the pioneering spirit and agricultural legacy of the Schuerman family.

The details

The ceremony will take place at the historic Apple Shed at the Sedona Heritage Museum. The Schuerman Homestead House, located on Loy Lane just off the Upper Red Rock Loop Road, was built in the early 1900s after Schuerman made a Homestead Act claim for the additional 40 acres. He then planted acres of zinfandel grapes, expanding his winery operation. The home was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2023.

  • The dedication ceremony will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
  • Heinrich Schuerman started his vineyard and winery in the 1880s.
  • Schuerman received title to the land in 1913 after fulfilling the Homestead Act requirements.

The players

Colonial Dames of America

A women's organization whose members trace their ancestry to America's colonial era, 1607 to 1775. The organization supports historic preservation projects across the nation, landmarking historic buildings and providing money for preservation projects.

Heinrich Schuerman

The first vintner, or winemaker, in Sedona and all of Arizona. He started a vineyard and winery in the 1880s and later made a Homestead Act claim for an additional 40 acres, building the Schuerman Homestead House in the early 1900s.

Nate Meyers

The executive director of the Sedona Historical Society, which owns the Schuerman Homestead House.

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What they’re saying

“We're honored to have the Schuerman Homestead House dedicated as an historic landmark by the Colonial Dames of America. The house is an important piece of local and state history. This recognition will go a long way toward helping us share the story of the Schuurmans and all they accomplished.”

— Nate Meyers, Executive Director, Sedona Historical Society

What’s next

The dedication ceremony on April 18 will officially recognize the Schuerman Homestead House as a national historic landmark, helping to preserve and share the story of the Schuerman family's pioneering winemaking legacy in Sedona.

The takeaway

The dedication of the Schuerman Homestead House as a historic landmark by the prestigious Colonial Dames of America organization underscores the importance of preserving local history and celebrating the contributions of pioneering families like the Schuermans, who played a vital role in shaping Sedona's agricultural and winemaking heritage.