Ohio Village facts for kids
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| Location | 800 E. 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio |
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| NRHP reference No. | 100008897 |
| Added to NRHP | May 5, 2023 (with the Ohio History Center) |
Ohio Village is a special living history museum in Columbus, Ohio. It's like stepping into a time machine! You can explore what life was like in Ohio during the 1890s. The Ohio History Connection, a non-profit group, runs this amazing place.
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Step Back in Time: What is Ohio Village?
Ohio Village opened on July 27, 1974. It covers about 15 acres next to the Ohio History Center. The village was first designed to show life during the American Civil War. Now, it focuses on what life was like in the 1890s. All the buildings you see are careful copies of real ones from that time.
Visitors can enter Ohio Village through the Ohio History Center museum. It is usually open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. This lets you enjoy both the museum and the village in one visit.
Exploring the 1890s Village
When you visit, you'll see many different buildings. Each one helps tell the story of life in the 1890s. You can explore a schoolhouse, a town hall, and even a telegraph office. There's also a general store where you might find old-fashioned goods.
Buildings You Can Visit
The village has many interesting places to explore, including:
- John Hauck Foundation Welcome Center
- Ohio Village Schoolhouse
- Town Hall
- The Telegraphic Advertiser
- P. Wylie's Emporium
- Mason Lodge
- Ohio Muffins Field
- American House Hotel and Tavern
- Schmidt House
- Church
- Pavilion
- H&P Women's Study Club
- Ohio Bank
- McKeen's Ready Made Clothing
- J Holbrook Photographer
- Pharmacy
- Blacksmith
- Barn
- Taylor House
- Barrymore Funeral Parlor
- Spinner & Co Toy Shop
- Barber Shop
- Barrington Bicycles
- Murphy's Lodging House
- Burton House
Fun Events All Year Round
Ohio Village hosts several popular events throughout the year. These events bring the past to life in exciting ways. They are a great chance to see history in action.
Spooky All Hallow's Eve
One of the most popular events is All Hallow's Eve. This is an 1860s-style Halloween celebration. It has been held every October since 1985. You can experience fortunetelling and learn about old superstitions. There's even a parade for the dead through the town center. The night ends with a play of Washington Irving's famous story, Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
A Dickens Christmas Celebration
Every December, the village celebrates Dickens of a Christmas. This event features live carolers singing holiday songs. You can also enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides. A Victorian Santa Claus might even be there! Characters from Charles Dickens' stories, like Scrooge and Marley, also appear.
Play Ball! Vintage Baseball
Ohio Village is home to two historic baseball teams. They are the Ohio Village Muffins and the Lady Diamonds. These teams play baseball using the old rules from the 19th century. These rules are very similar to those used by the New York Knickerbockers in 1845. It's a unique way to see how baseball was played long ago.
The Ohio Cup Festival
Every year in late summer, the village hosts the Ohio Cup Vintage Baseball Festival. Teams from all over the country come to compete. They all play by the old 19th-century rules. It's a fun and exciting event for baseball fans and history lovers.
A Special Place in History
Ohio Village is an important historical site. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2023. It shares this honor with the Ohio History Center. This listing recognizes the village's importance in preserving and sharing Ohio's history.
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