Explore the Village
Discover eight preserved historic buildings, plan a wedding, rent a venue, or browse our collection catalog.
Historic Buildings
Eight preserved buildings spanning from 1849 to the 1880s, each telling a unique story of Michigan's pioneer past.
Chapel
OpenA replica 19th-century New England-style meeting house seating 100 guests. Available for weddings, ceremonies, and special events. Features antique stained-glass windows from a historic Haslett church.
Tollgate House
OpenThe only remaining tollgate house in Michigan. Number 2 gate on the Lansing-to-Howell Plank Road. Moved to the Village in 1974.
Schoolhouse
OpenOne-room schoolhouse built in 1883 for $853.45. Rescued from demolition and moved to the Village in 1987. Now educates students about 19th-century education.
General Store
OpenThe Heathman-Herre House, built 1877. Originally a blacksmith shop, later Turner's Hall meeting venue. Weighing 248,000 pounds when moved in 1988. Now houses the general store exhibit and gift shop.
Barn
OpenTwo-story barn built in the 1870s by the Unruh family. Donated in 1991 to complete the farmstead area. Houses antique farming implements and hosts blacksmith demonstrations.
Barnes House
OpenThe first frame house ever built in Okemos (1849). Built by cabinetmaker Melzor Turner, it served as an inn, tavern, post office, and more. Now the Village office and a rentable event space.
Log Cabin
OpenLog cabin from the early 1870s with a remarkable story of rescue, education, arson, and restoration. Transferred to the Village in 2005.
Farmhouse
ClosedGreek Revival farmhouse built 1862–1865 by Johann Grettenberger. The first building moved to the Village in 1973, restored to represent a Michigan farmhouse of 1870–1890.
Weddings at the Chapel
Exchange vows in the charming Village Chapel, a beloved setting for intimate ceremonies surrounded by history and natural beauty. The chapel seats up to 75 guests.
Learn About WeddingsEvent Rentals
Host your next gathering in a historic setting. The Barnes House and Randall Schoolhouse are available for private events, birthday parties, showers, and more.
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