Heritage Village, Open-air museum in Sharonville, Ohio
Heritage Village Museum is an open-air museum in Sharonville, Ohio, featuring twelve nineteenth-century buildings arranged to form a complete historical settlement. The homes, shops, and public buildings were moved here from different locations across the region and show how people lived and worked in the past.
The museum preserves buildings dating from 1804 to 1880 that were rescued from various locations across Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky. These structures reflect the development of settlements in the region throughout the nineteenth century.
The museum features demonstrations of nineteenth-century crafts, cooking techniques, and household practices that visitors can watch and learn from directly. These living presentations help bring the daily routines of that era to life.
The best time to visit is between May and September when guided tours are offered and the grounds are fully accessible. The museum is located slightly outside the city center but is easy to reach and allows plenty of time to explore the various buildings.
The museum operates independently without public funding and relies entirely on visitor admissions, grants, donations, and volunteers. This self-sufficient model makes it a notable example of community dedication to preserving local heritage.
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