Fall Getaway R
Har-Ber Village Helps REC Step Back in Time
eady for a day away? How about somewhere diff erent and fun—minus the noise and chaos, of
course—but with plenty to see and do? For that perfect combination of adventure and
relaxation, consider a day trip to Har-Ber Village Mu- seum in Grove. T e fall season is a perfect time to visit. Har-Ber Village is situated on 50 tranquil acres
along the eastern shores of Grand Lake. T e complex is home to one of the largest and most unique collections of vintage items anywhere. Built as a giſt to the community by namesakes
Harvey and Bernice Jones, the park is a reconstructed turn-of-the-century village with more than one hun- dred buildings and exhibits. Har-Ber Village celebrated its 45th year in 2013. T ere is much to see, so take your time and
enjoy the Village at your own pace. For some, a stroll through the park will bring memories fl ooding back as they rediscover items from their childhood. “If you have never visited Har-Ber Village or it
has been a long time since you have been our guest, now is a great time to come,” said Director Amelia Chamberlain. “We have made lots of changes to give the museum more interactive features, including open- ing up our schoolhouse, saloon, jail and a kids’ cabin. We have also worked to create a better fl ow through the Village to help put our exhibits into context. T ese
experiences help our visitors have a better under-
standing of the history of our area and be able to see how it contrasts with the opportunities and luxuries we have today.” Har-Ber Village is both educational and enter-
taining, creating the perfect environment for grand- parents to interact with grandchildren and explain how and why many of the utensils and fi xtures of yesteryear were used. During self-guided tours, visitors can experience
the area’s rich history and ecology while viewing col- lections of antiques and memorabilia. T e Village has several historic buildings that
have been relocated to the grounds, including a school- house, jail and more than twenty log cabins. Other structures were built to house collections and are typi- cal of the period—a courthouse, bank, Stagecoach Inn, and church built with brick hand-made before the Civ- il War. Other replicated buildings include a mercantile, hanging gallows, doctor and dentist offi ces, print shop, post offi ce, drug store and more. Exhibits at Har-Ber Village feature a mix of
authentic antiques, collectibles and reproductions to provide visitors with a sense of the times for our region, ranging from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s. Hands-on exhibits, frequent craſt demonstrations and monthly programs and events are featured, as well as an ecology center and scenic nature trail. Har-Ber Village closes for the season November
15 but is open daily until then. Gates open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. T e park is handicap- ac- cessible and features T e Country Store giſt shop as well as a visitor center. T e Har-Ber Village Visi- tor Center and Gallery opened its doors in 2008 to traveling exhibits and programs as well as arts and humanities projects. One of the best-kept dining secrets around is
also located at the entrance to Har-Ber Village. Back Porch Café has been serving up some of the area’s best salads, sandwiches, burgers and desserts for the
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