 The first replica was burned down by arsonists in 2000, but was later rebuilt.The outdoor village also displays a section of the Berlin Wall, the original sawmill used by Mennonite Conscientious Objectors during their Alternative Service in World War II, and two important monuments originally erected in Russia to commemorate the centennial of Chortitza and honor the two Mennonite leaders, Jacob Hoeppner and Johann Bartsch, who chose the site and accompanied the first colonists.The museum holds numerous special events and festivals, including the Pioneer Days Parade and festival each August.