Visitors can explore a remodeled pioneer village at Governor Bebb MetroPark from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 30.
According to a news release, visitors will be able to interact with pioneer actors, taste authentic pioneer foods and create candles like the pioneers did.
Volunteers will also host a firearms demonstration. Food will be offered by Pit To Plate BBQ.
Surrounding the park’s historic pioneer village are miles of natural hiking trails featuring forests, meadows and an array of wildlife along the Dry Fork Creek. The park is operated by MetroParks of Butler County.
The park at 1979 Bebb Park Lane in Okeana, Ohio was built from 1959 to 1992 as workers moved historic pioneer cabins, a bridge and a school house into the park from their original locations. The park was named after Ohio’s 19th governor, William Bebb.
Admission is $5 per person. Children two and under are free.