Hale Farm and Village facts for kids
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Jonathan Hale Homestead
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Aerial view of Hale Farm and Village in 1975
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 Location in Ohio
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| Location | 2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, Ohio |
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| Built | 1825 |
| NRHP reference No. | 73000258 |
| Added to NRHP | April 23, 1973 |
Hale Farm and Village is a special historic place in Bath Township, Ohio. It's managed by the Western Reserve Historical Society. This amazing site is located within the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
The farm was once the home of Jonathan Hale. He was a farmer from Connecticut who moved to this area in 1810. His house, built in 1825, is a key part of the property. In 1973, Hale Farm was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a very important historical site.
Exploring Hale Farm and Village
The Western Reserve Historical Society opened Hale Farm to the public in 1958. They received the property from Clara Belle Ritchie. She was a direct descendant of Jonathan Hale.
What is Wheatfield?
The eastern part of Hale Farm and Village is a living history museum. This means you can see history come alive! It has many old buildings, most of which were moved here from other places. This recreated old-time village is called Wheatfield.
Most of the buildings in Wheatfield have people working inside them. These people share information about the past. They know about the modern world, too. This way of teaching is called third-person interpretation.
Sometimes, actors play characters from the past. They pretend it's a specific year and setting. This is called first-person interpretation. For example, in 2007, the actors at Wheatfield pretended it was 1862. This was during the American Civil War. Each year, they move forward one year. They will continue until they reach 1865, when the war ended. Then, they will go back to 1861, when the war began.
Learning Old Trades
Hale Farm and Village also shows how people worked in the 1800s. You can watch demonstrations of many old trades. These include making candles, brooms, and bricks. You can also see glass blowing and a blacksmith working.
See also
- Alfred Kelley mansion
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Summit County, Ohio
