Hale Farm & Village is a living history museum operated by the Western Reserve Historical Society and is within the boundaries of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Explore 19th century life in the Western Reserve including 32 historic structures, craft and trade demonstrations, farm animals and gardens. Our costumed interpreters will provide a look into daily life on the farm.
Education & Experiences
Experience 19th century rural life, with farm animals, craft demonstrations, science explorations, and literature connections, with plenty to feed curious young minds!
Experiences & Events
Experience Hale Farm & Village all year with special programs, workshops, and signature events.
Host Your Event
Hale Farm & Village offers the flexibility to accommodate budgets and guest lists of all sizes. The historic charm and rustic elegance of Hale Farm & Village’s 90 acres nestled in the Cuyahoga Valley will make your special event truly remarkable!
The Market Place
The traditional skill sets of craft & trade artisans that helped build the Western Reserve are incorporated into what is necessary to operate the farm. Whether it is traditional hinges for the historic structures, daily life items made by the potter or glass ware to be sold in the MarketPlace.
About Hale Farm & Village
Originally purchased in 1810 by Jonathan Hale, the Hale Farm passed three generations until is was bequested in 1956 to Western Reserve Historical Society “to be established as a museum so that the greatest number of persons might learn about the history and culture of the Western Reserve.”
Today Hale Farm and Village consists of 32 historic buildings. Period crafts are made on the premises, with skilled artisans demonstrating glassblowing, potting, blacksmithing, spinning, weaving, and candlemaking. Farm animals are in residence as well, including working oxen, sheep and chickens. Hale Farm also presents 1860s Civil War history in our beautiful Village. Each building welcomes you to catch a glimpse of life in the 1860s and shares its past with you first hand.
