From SAUDER VILLAGE
Sauder Village – Ohio’s largest living history museum – is celebrating its 50th birthday on Sunday, June 14. The event will include make-and-take crafts and interactive experiences highlighting the early years of Sauder Village, along with the historic village, skilled artisans, the Erie Express train, horse-drawn trolley rides, 1920s main street, the wetlands trail, and more.
“Sauder Village is already a fun, unique spot,” said Andi Erbskorn, director of marketing and development, “but there’s going to be an even more festive atmosphere during our 50th birthday. It’ll be a great day for families of all ages.”
- In honor of the occasion, admission to Sauder Village on June 14 will be $3, the same as it was when the doors first opened 50 years ago.
- The Barn Restaurant at Sauder Village will be open special hours on June 14, from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Each adult meal will also include one child’s meal for the 1976 price of 50 cents.
- People who buy a drink at the Doughbox Bakery will get a doughnut for 50 cents. The Doughbox will be open on June 14 from 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
“Many people throughout the area visited Sauder Village during a school field trip, but there’s so much more to see now,” said Erbskorn. “This is a place that every generation can enjoy. And it’s an opportunity to slow down and spend time together.”
Over the last 50 years, Sauder Village has grown from a small attraction into one of Ohio’s destinations for those who love history, hospitality, education, and hands-on experiences. The 50th birthday celebration is made possible through the support of sponsors F&M Bank, Fulton County Visitors Bureau, and Sauder Companies.
