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Log Cabin Village
The Parker Cabin at Log Cabin Village, a house museum consisting of saved rural cabins moved to a central site in Fort Worth, Texas LCCN2015631207.tif
The Foster House at Log Cabin Village
Established 1966
Location 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln, Fort Worth, TX 76109
Type History museum

The Log Cabin Village is a 19th-century living history museum that provides a glimpse into Texas life in the 1800s. The site features staff members dressed in 19th-century-style attire and historic buildings from north and central Texas. Log Cabin Village is dedicated to the preservation of 19th c. folk architecture and frontier lifeways.

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.

The site features a realistic blacksmith building, a schoolhouse, a gristmill etc. Historical interpreters in 19th century style clothing speak with visitors and demonstrate skills from the 1800s.

Awards

2019 Texas Star Award - for contributions to preserving Texas history

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