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The Meridian Historical Village is located in picturesque Central Park in Okemos, Michigan, and contains historic buildings relocated from other locations and carefully restored to their original 19th century style. The Village is operated by the Friends of Historic Meridian, a non-profit organization formed in 1974 to create and sustain an active appreciation of local history. The Friends of Historic Meridian preserve and maintain the historic buildings, sponsor community events in the Village, and hold six free public lectures per year.  For a complete list of events at the Meridian Historical Village, please visit our Events page.

Be A Tourist in Your Own Town
Saturday, June 1, 2013
10 am - 2 pm

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The Village will once again participate in this annual Lansing event.  For more information, visit Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors  Bureau.

2013 Meridian Heritage Festival
Saturday, September 21
10 am to 3 pm

It's not to early to register to participate in this year's festival.  For more information, visit our Festival page.

Office Hours

The Village office is open during the week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 am to 2 pm through the end of May.  If you need to get in touch with a staff member during non-business hours, please send us an email. 

20th Annual Music In the Park
Free Concerts Wednesdays this Summer
June 12, 19, 26, July 10, 17, 24

Buildings open at 6:30 pm.
Music from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

Bring a blanket, lawn chair and picnic supper.  Refreshments on sale include popcorn, ice cream and lemonade.  Lots of free parking!

For a list of performers, visit Music in the Park.

The Village Chapel

The Village Chapel is available for rent for up to 100 guests for weddings, musical programs, memorials, and other public events. For rental details, please visit our Weddings page.

Village Buildings Open 

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The General Store
The Village buildings are open to the public every Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm until the last Saturday in October.  Tours are free and begin at the General Store/Heathman-Herre House (the red brick building). Look for the Wm. Kimball General Store sign above the door.

Book a Tour at the Village!

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Contact us today to get your best choice of dates!

Village Sampler:  Experience a sampling of 19th century life with visits to our one room school, farmhouse and either the tollgate house, general store, or log cabin.  $3/participant, teachers are free.

School Combination: Students experience a morning in the school in this teacher conducted program. McGuffey’s Readers, slates, and teacher’s manuals are provided.  Visit two Village buildings after lunch.  $4/participant, teachers are free. 

Chores and additional buildings can be added for an additional $1/participant/building/chore.  

For more details,  please visit our School Tours page.   Call or email us today!