Meridian Historical Village

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Meridian Historical Village 19th century living history museum in Central Park in Okemos, Michigan. Please allow at least four days notice to make special arrangements.

The Historical Village is operated by the Friends of Historic Meridian, a nonprofit with 50 years experience in creating and sustaining an active appreciation of local history. The Meridian Historical Village is located in picturesque Central Park, a Meridian Township park located at 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos MI 48864, 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 a variety of community events in the Village, hold weddings in our chapel and host school tours for local elementary students.

* To schedule an appointment for times other than above, please call the Village office at 517-347-7300 or contact us by email at [email protected] . Tours begin at the Heathman-Herre House (the brick building). Look for the General Store sign above the door. Office Hours:

The Village office is located in the white single story addition to the Barnes House immediately to the west of the parking lot between the Nokomis Learning Center and the Village, and is open during the following times:

December 15- January 31, CLOSED for season; February, Weds only, 9 am - 2 pm; March - May & Sept- December 1, Tue-Thurs, 9 am - 2 pm; and June - August, Weds, 9 am - 2 pm.

10/14/2026
10/07/2026
Friends of Historic Meridian will be holding Volunteer Open Houses: Saturday, September 12, 10:30-11:30am and Wednesday,...
09/10/2026

Friends of Historic Meridian will be holding Volunteer Open Houses: Saturday, September 12, 10:30-11:30am and Wednesday, September 16, 5:00-6:00pm in the Barnes House

Come find out about the many volunteer opportunities at the historical village. Call (517) 347-7300 or email [email protected]

Single Day Volunteers are particularly needed for the upcoming
October 4 Heritage Festival

Two Updates from the Meridian Historical Village.We will be having our annual Fall Heritage Festival Sunday October 4th ...
09/04/2026

Two Updates from the Meridian Historical Village.
We will be having our annual Fall Heritage Festival Sunday October 4th 2026 from 10:30am to 4:00pm.
The festival will also mark the start of this years Book Days fundraiser week at Schuler Books for the Friends of Historic Meridian. See attached flier for details.

Check out recent pictures from the Historical Village during the recent Celebrate Meridian Festival.
08/14/2026

Check out recent pictures from the Historical Village during the recent Celebrate Meridian Festival.

Address

5151 Marsh Road
Okemos, MI
48864

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+15173477300

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