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| Welcome To The Ohio Turnpike! |
We enjoyed all that southern Michigan (around Kalamazoo and Battle Creek) had to offer, especially our visit to The Gilmore Museum, but now we were ready to move on toward our next destination. We found the perfect campground for our short stay in Northwest Ohio, located in the Great Black Swamp. Archbold, Ohio, is the home of
Sauder Village, also known as Ohio's largest living history destination.
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Welcome to Sauder Village
Archbold, Ohio |
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| 98 Room Sauder Heritage Inn |
In 1976, Erie Sauder built a living history village to depict the pioneering, entrepreneurial spirit of Ohio's ancestors to honor the history and values that shaped our country. The 235 acre Sauder Village is a large complex. Within the complex there is a living history farm and craft village preserving more than 75 historic structures and nearly 50,000 artifacts. Sauder Village has a very highly rated 350 seat Barn Restaurant as well as banquet seating for 750 in Founders Hall.
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Living History Village
Sauder Village |
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Living History Village
Sauder Village |
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Living History Village
Sauder Village |
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Costumed guides and working craftsmen in historic homes
and shops - Sauder Village |
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87 Site Sauder Village Campground
with Full Hook Ups |
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87 Site Sauder Village Campground
with Full Hook ups |
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Sauder Village
Archbold, Ohio |
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| Doughbox Bakery |
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Doughbox Bakery at
Sauder Village |
The founder of Sauder Village, Erie J. Sauder (1904-1997), was born on his family's farm south of Archbold, Ohio. Woodworking was his true love and his reputation in woodworking was so well known that neighbors would often bring woodworking jobs to him. Through the years Sauder was encouraged and supported by all who knew him to continue his business. Today Sauder Woodworking is the largest maker of ready-to-assemble furniture in the United States.
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| Northwest Ohio Farms |
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| Northwest Ohio - Large Old Farm Buildings |
Erie Sauder's generosity extended beyond the local community. He was one of eleven businessmen who formed the Mennonite Economic Development Association in 1953. After World War II Russian Mennonites fled to Paraguay. Sauder worked with the natives in Paraguay to teach basic skills that could lead them to self sufficiency and felt his work in this area was the most fulfilling in his entire life.
Sauder continued to build Sauder Village well into his 90's. Sauder Village is the living legacy for the community and this region of Ohio.
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Sauder Village
A Living Legacy for All |
Since we had never been to this area before, we were pleasantly surprised to see all Sauder Village offered. The atmosphere of Sauder Village allows everyone a place to slow down, spend quality time together and enjoy fun with a purpose.
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