Log Cabin Village

The Log Cabin Village is a recreation of a 19th-century village that shows how life was in 19th-century Texas. The site features costumed actors and historic buildings. Log Cabin Village is devoted to the preservation of Texas history.[1]

Log Cabin Village
The Parker Cabin at Log Cabin Village
Established1966
Location2100 Log Cabin Village Ln, Fort Worth, TX 76109
Coordinates32°43′12.7″N 97°21′41.8″W
TypeHistory museum
Collection size19th century village recreation
Websitewww.logcabinvillage.org

History

The cabins in the village date to the middle of the 1800s. They were moved to the village from areas in Texas: and the cabins were restored. The land for the village was donated to the city of Fort Worth, Texas and the village began to admit guests in 1966.[2]

The site features a realistic blacksmith building, a schoolhouse, a gristmill etc. Costumed actors speak with visitors a and demonstrate skills from the 19th century.[3][4]

Awards

2019 Texas Star Award - for contributions to preserving Texas history[5]

Bibliography
  • Log Cabin Village: A History and Guide by Jordan-Bychkov, Terry G.[6]
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References
  1. "Log Cabin Village". smithsonianmag. Smithsonian.com. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
  2. "HISTORY OF LOG CABIN VILLAGE". logcabinvillage. Fort Worth Log cabin Village. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
  3. "Log Cabin Village". fortworth. Visit Fort Worth. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
  4. Borta, Karen (16 June 2016). "Welcome To Texas: Log Cabin Village". CBS Broadcasting Inc. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
  5. "Log Cabin Village recognized for its role in preserving history". fortworthtexas.gov. City of Fort Worth, Texas. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
  6. Jordan-Bychkov, Terry G (2003). Log Cabin Village: A History and Guide. Austin, Texas: Texas State Historical Association. ISBN 0-87611-045-6. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
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