TOP 30 Village life in the 1800s in Ohio

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Sauder Village, located at 22611 Ohio 2 in Archbold, Ohio, is a unique institution that serves as a museum, store, and tourist attraction. It offers visitors the opportunity to step back in time and experience life in the 1800s through the 1920s. The Historic Village features historic homes, barns, gardens, and craft shops, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the past. Families can enjoy a variety of activities such as taking a free train ride, meeting farm animals, and exploring Main Street with its theater, grocery store, soda fountain, and more. The Barn Restaurant and Doughbox Bakery offer delicious homestyle food and sweet treats. Overnight accommodations are available at the Heritage Inn or the Campground.

Auglaize Village, located at 12296 Krouse Road in Defiance, Ohio, is a museum and tourist attraction founded in 1966 by the Defiance County Historical Society. The village consists of a collection of restored buildings from the 1800s, showcasing rural life in northwest Ohio during that time period. Originally gifted 40 acres and a red barn by the Mansfield Family, the village has since expanded to include an additional 80 acres. In 1975, the Society turned over the museum complex to the people of Defiance, allowing the County Commissioners to secure grants and assistance for its preservation.

The Smithville Community Historical Society, located at 110 East Main Street in Smithville, Ohio, is a museum that showcases the pioneer lifestyle with buildings and artifacts dating from 1830 to 1890. Managed by the not-for-profit society, the Board of Directors provides governance oversight and resource development for the Pioneer Village. The society, founded in 1990, is run entirely by volunteers who work to preserve 19th century artifacts, including log cabins in Smithville. Members receive a 20% discount at the gift shop and can even request to be married in the Historic Church of God. Don't miss the annual Spring Hymn Sing event on April 14, 2024, where requests from church hymnals will be accompanied on piano and pump organ. Join us and immerse yourself in the early American pioneering lifestyle at the Smithville Community Historical Society.