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Log Cabin Village
The Parker Cabin at Log Cabin Village, a house museum consisting of saved rural cabins moved to a central site in Fort Worth, Texas LCCN2015631207.tif
The Foster House at Log Cabin Village
Established 1966
Location 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln, Fort Worth, TX 76109
Type History museum

The Log Cabin Village is a special museum in Fort Worth, Texas. It's like stepping back in time to the 1800s! Here, you can see how people lived in Texas long ago. The village has old log cabins and buildings from the 19th century. Staff members dress in old-fashioned clothes. They show you what life was like back then. The village helps keep the history of frontier life alive.

A Trip Back in Time

The Log Cabin Village opened its doors in 1966. The land for the village was given to the city of Fort Worth. The cabins you see here are very old. They were built in the mid-1800s. These cabins were carefully moved from different parts of Texas. Then, they were fixed up to look just like they did long ago.

What You Can See and Do

When you visit, you'll find many interesting buildings. There's a real blacksmith shop. You can see where a blacksmith would make tools and other metal items. There's also an old schoolhouse. Imagine learning your ABCs there! You might also see a gristmill, which was used to grind grain into flour.

People who work at the village are called historical interpreters. They wear clothes from the 1800s. They talk with visitors and show them skills from that time. You might see them spinning cotton or making candles. It's a fun way to learn about history!

Awards and Recognition

The Log Cabin Village has been recognized for its work. In 2019, it received the Texas Star Award. This award was given for its great efforts. It helps preserve and share Texas history.

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