Holiday Tree Lighting at Hilliard Historical Village

The Hilliard Ohio Historical Society Historical Village is open on Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 5pm, May 4-September 29, 2024. 

Visit and explore the log cabin, one room schoolhouse, caboose, Hilliard’s original train station and other buildings from Hilliard’s past.  The museum has several new displays along with newly expanded displays and a new gift shop.

Parking is free, close to the Village and the tours are free; donations are appreciated. Docents are available to share the history of the buildings and the area. Details here.

Historical Village Events

Hilliard Historical Society Open House

Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. 

Bring your family and friends for a complimentary guided tour of the Hilliard Historic Village & Museum. Details here.

Walking Tours of Old Hilliard

Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday, August 31, 2024 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join our historic expert for the Walking Tour of Old Hilliard. Listen to stories, learn fun facts like where the first silent movie played, where the first Hilliard bank robbery took place, where the first integrated school was in Hillard and where the first hotel was located and much, much more.

Fee is $10.00 per person, Tour size is limited. Details here.

Starts at the Historical Society Library, 5274 Norwich St. Hilliard. 

Historical Society Art Show

June 15, 2024 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at Weaver Park

There will be 50+ local artists displaying and selling their wares at this year’s fair. There will be paintings, mixed media, jewelry, wood crafts and ceramics along with many others.

Food and drink available for purchase, plus enjoy photo ops and activities.

Tour the Historical Village during Franklin County Fair

July 15-21, 2024 from 10 am- 3 pm

Stop by and get cooled off at the the Historical Village & Museum at Weaver Park. Open each day for guided tours.. FREE admission (donations welcome)

Visit the Village during the Food Truck Festival

Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 11:00 AM  10:00 PM

Sit in the shade while you enjoy your delicious food at the Hilliard Historical Village grounds at Weaver Park. Then, step back in time and take a guided tour through our museum and 19th century buildings.

FREE admission (donations welcome)

Heritage Day

September 28, 2024 from 11 am – 4 pm. Go back in time to the 1800’s during Heritage Day at Weaver Park. 

The historical village will host Civil War reenactors, artisans, craftsmen, village tours, bean soup prepared in a cast iron kettle on the village green, other food and drinks available. FREE admission (donations welcome).

Visit the restored buildings on the grounds of historic Weaver Park, an 1850 period village. The historical buildings and museum will be open for tours and historical crafts and skills such as broom making, rope making, blacksmithing and bee keeping will be showcased.

Visit during the Coffee Festival

October 5-6, 2024 from 8 am – 7 pm

Take a break from sipping all the wonderful coffee and visit the Hilliard Historical Village & Museum at Weaver Park. Take a guided tour of our six authentic buildings from the 1800s and visit our one of a kind museum.

FREE admission (donations welcome)

Haunted Village

Friday, October 18, 2024, 6 PM – 9 PM
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 6 PM – 9 PM, at the Historical Village for Halloween tours. Food and drinks available.
Admission: $5 per person, kids three and under are FREE.

It’s not too spooky for the family, but a lot of fun! Join for a guided Halloween night through our decorated buildings. Food and drinks available.

December Tree Lighting Ceremony

Sunday, December 1, 2024 from 4 PM – 6:30 PM

Take a trolley ride from downtown Old Hilliard to the historical village.

Mrs. Claus and elves will be in the schoolhouse with children writing letters to Santa and many other activities including village tours, balloon twister, face painting, holiday music and more. FREE admission (donations welcome)

Santa & Mrs. Claus in the Train Station 

Sunday, December 15, 2024, 2 PM – 5 PM, at the Train Station

Meet Santa at the Historical Village Train Station! Children can share a Christmas list with Santa, take a horse drawn wagon ride, and drink hot chocolate. FREE admission (donations welcome)

The Village is located in Weaver Park in Hilliard at 4162 Columbia Street.

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