Bath, Ohio
Upcoming Events in Bath Ohio
February
| 2 - 9 |
A Fugitive's Path: Escape on the Underground Railroad
- In this interactive program, visitors travel to the year 1852 and become fugitives fleeing from the bonds of slavery. They experience, first hand, what slaves encountered during their bid for freedom, and on their journey meet people ? abolitionists, slave hunters, free blacks and Quakers ? some of whom are helpful, some indifferent and others treacherous. Reservations are required. This event runs February 23-24, March 2-3, March 9-10 and March 30-31. First tour departs at 6:00pm, last tour at 8:20pm. Address: Hale Farm & Village |
June
| 18 - 19 |
Old Fashioned Family Fun Days
- The entire family is invited to take a step back in time and slow the pace to enjoy old-fashioned games and try their hand at various pastimes vital to our Civil War-era predecessors. Kids will enjoy non-electronic games such as stilt walking, graces, hoops, marbles and drill as part of the ?home guard? on the Village Green, alnog with meeting the farm?s animals. Older children can try their hand at whist, croquet, and traditional dances. Parents will enjoy watching artisans and craftsmen plying their trade as basket makers and broom makers, glassblowers as well as the blacksmith at his forge. Additionally, everyone?s invited to attend the Civil War-era wedding on Saturday afternoon. Music, food and self-guided tours through the Village also available throughout the day. Address: Hale Farm & Village |
July
| 4 - 5 |
Music in the Valley
- Northeast Ohio?s favorite folk festival takes place at Hale Farm & Village! Loads of stages, dozens of local musicians jamming on everything from guitars, base, harps, banjos, tin whistles, mandolins, and of course singing, singing, singing. Family fun, activities for children, food and more. A perfect setting for an outstanding festival. Presented in partnership with Folknet, Northeast Ohio Folk & Traditional Music & Dance Society. Address: Hale Farm & Village |
August
| 20 - 21 |
Annual Civil War Reenactment
- Once again, Hale Farm & Village hosts its popular Annual Civil War Reenactment weekend with more than 500 reenactors descending on the farm, making this one of the largest Civil War reenactments in Ohio! Reenactors recreate several days in the lives of Union and Confederate battalions, their families and other accompanists. They spend their time preparing meals at campsite, tending to their uniform and weapons, and preparing for their next battle. Each day at 2 PM, the muskets and cannon fire disrupt the tranquility of the north pasture as Hale Farm is transformed into a reenactment battle of one of the most costly and bloody wars in American history. In addition, reenactors spend their time mingling with visitors and sharing information about their lives, clothing, articles of war and what the daily grind was like for a Civil War combatant. President Abraham Lincoln mingles with both troops and visitors alike, and addresses the importance of Ohio's role in the war. Address: Hale Farm and Village |
| 20 - 21 |
The Drums of August: A Civil War Reenactment
- One of the largest Civil War reenactments in Ohio, hundreds of Civil War enthusiasts establish an encampment and recreate several days in the lives of two Civil War battalions, their families, and other accompanists. They will spend their time preparing meals ? as would have been done at a Civil War-era campsite ? tending to their uniforms and weapons, and preparing for their next battle. Visitors can mingle with the reenactors, who will share information on their lives. At 2:00 p.m. each day, the muskets and cannon fire disrupts the tranquility of the north pasture as a battle transforms the grounds. Address: Hale Farm & Village |
September
| 18 |
Horse Power! The Auto Show at Hale Farm & Village
- In partnership with the NE Ohio Chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA), dozens of antique, rare and unusual cars will be lined up at Hale Farm and Village, ready for your inspection. Vehicles from the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum will also be on hand. (Rain date September 16) Address: Hale Farm & Village |
October
| 21 - 22 |
Harvest Festival
- For the settlers of the Western Reserve, harvest was both a time of preparation and a joyful celebration of a successful year of work. The Harvest Festival at Hale Farm & Village reflects how every family member in the mid 19th century worked to prepare for the winter ahead by canning and pickling, repairing buildings, and cutting firewood. This Harvest Festival offers wagon rides, yards of straw to play in, pumpkin patches, cider, and treats, all in the heart of the rolling hills of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Address: Hale Farm & Village |
December
| 15 - 30 |
Lantern Tours
- Hale Farm & Village?s favorite holiday event returns with a leisurely guided tour around the Village of Wheatfield, circa 1862. Visitors can enter the ?homes? around the village green and gain insight into holiday celebrations during the Civil War era from a wide variety of village residents. A Lantern Tour makes a unique and timely gift for you or your family. Groups welcome. Reservations required. December 7-8, 14-15, 20, 21, 22 Address: Hale Farm & Village |