Sauder Village Celebrates 50 Years with a Special Birthday Party June 14th

You and your family have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy a very

special occasion in the beautiful Fulton County countryside town of Archbold, Ohio.

Sauder Village - Ohio’s largest living history museum - is celebrating its 50th birthday on Sunday, June 14th and there are more reasons than ever to visit.

The 50th birthday event will include make-and-take crafts and interactive experiences highlighting the early years of Sauder Village, along with the historic village, skilled artisans, the Erie Express train, horse-drawn trolley rides, the 1920s main street, the wetlands trail and much more.

“Sauder Village is already a fun, unique spot,” said Andi Erbskorn, Director of Marketing and Development, “but there’s going to be an even more festive atmosphere during our 50th birthday. It’ll be a great day for families of all ages.”

• In honor of the occasion, admission to Sauder Village on June 14th will be just $3, the same as it was when the doors first opened 50 years ago.

• The famous Barn Restaurant at Sauder Village will be open special hours June 14th from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Each adult meal also includes one child’s meal for the 1976 price of just 50 cents.

• Buy a drink at the Doughbox Bakery and get a delicious donut for only 50 cents. The Doughbox will be open June 14th from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

“Many people throughout the area visited Sauder Village during a school field trip, but there’s so much more to see now,” said Erbskorn. “This is a place that every generation can enjoy. And it’s an opportunity to slow down and spend time together.”

Over the last 50 years, Sauder Village has grown from a small attraction into one of Ohio’s premier destinations for those who love history, hospitality, education and hands-on experiences. The 50th birthday celebration is made possible through the support of sponsors F&M Bank, Fulton County Visitors Bureau and Sauder Companies.