Even our youngest guests can have a blast in the past! This area offers kids a real hands-on experience in pioneer living. The "Little Pioneers Homestead" provides children with a place to call their own. This is a 'PLEASE TOUCH' area with hands-on activities, toys and games for children and their adults, which opened June 12, 2004. This permanent addition to the Village experience helps tell the story of rural 19th century life in Northwest Ohio that is told everyday at Sauder Village but will be geared to our youngest visitors and their families. Little Pioneers Homestead expands the tradition of excellence in history, hospitality, creativity and fun that Sauder Village is known for.  Just don't forget the camera!
 

Mary Ann's Cabin Mary Ann's Cabin has everything a busy pre-schooler needs to play pioneer. Child-sized furniture, dishes, pretend food and fireplace, toys and games fill this quaint cabin.   "Cook" up a meal in the kitchen with pretend food and fireplace   Play with old-fashioned games    Do the wash on a scrub-board   Try out the child-sized rope bed Read a story	Miller Barn Exploring the Miller Barn, children can learn about a self-sustaining farm of the 19th century as they "milk a cow" and play with the interactive exhibits that teach about farm animals. There is also a garden to plant and harvest and a buggy to "drive".   Milk our replica cow   Plant and pick flowers and vegetables    Learn about horseshoeing   Learn about animal care   Play on the child-sized farm wagon

Interested in supporting Little Pioneers Homestead?

If you would be interested in supporting Little Pioneers Homestead, please call Claire Morton at 1-800-590-9755. Sauder Village is a 501c3 non-profit organization making your charitable contributions tax deductible. 
 

Look how far we've come!

Click here to watch the building progress from groundbreaking on (October 22, 2003) to Opening day (June 12, 2004) of this exciting addition to Sauder Village.