Heritage Village Museum is one of Cincy’s coolest hidden gems and is an excellent resource for home educators. Homeschoolers of all ages are encouraged to explore a class or two at the village and learn about historical ways of life.
Throughout the year, Homeschool Days takes over Heritage Village Museum!
Roads, Rivers and Trails | July 14 from 10a-1p
Learn about transportation, communication, economics, and technological changes and challenges in Southwest Ohio during the 1800s. Activities include:
- Morse Code
Visit our train station
Meet the Station Agent
Visit our flatboat
Print in the Print Shop
General Store scavenger hunt
Bartering and 19th century currency
Try out a phone from the late 19th century
Pre-register online for $5 per person aged 4 and up. Tickets are required for adults for Homeschool Day. The pre-registration deadline is July 7th. Admission is $7 per person day of.
Gates will open at 9:45 am. Paper or digital tickets are required at check-in for those who pre-registered. *May be subject to Great Parks parking fees.
Homeschool Harvest Day | September 22 from 10a-1p
Learn about harvest in early Cincinnati and what settlers did to prepare for the winter. Activities include:
- Pickling & Preservation
- Apple Picking
- Harvesting Crops & Flax
- Broom Making
- Candle Making
- Tin Punching
- Visit the Smokehouse
- Cider Press
- Corn Husk Dolls
- Flax Breaking
- Visit the Dye Garden
- Herb Drying
- And more!!!
About Heritage Village Museum
Heritage Village Museum is a living history museum depicting life in Southwestern Ohio through-out the 19th Century. Homes, out-buildings and equipment on the museum grounds were moved here from other locations in the region to be preserved and aid in telling the story of our recent past. Interpreters at the museum provide the facts and stories that bring the Village to life with nostalgic glances of days gone by.
During special events at the Village interpreters demonstrate some of the historic tasks and crafts of the 19th century such as spinning, weaving, candle-dipping, soap making, hearth cooking, carpentry work, herb lore, gardening, printing, trade and bartering, and communication.
While you are here explore all the buildings, talk with the interpreters, try your hand at activities you see happening. You are a very important part of this Village. Linger awhile and enjoy your stay. That is why we have benches, for you to sit and soak up the quiet days of yesteryear. Enjoy your visits to the Village, learn something old, and come back soon.
