Historic Lyme Village depicts life of the early 1900s
Historic Lyme Village depicts life in the Firelands from the arrival of the first settlers to the early 1900s. Located east of Bellevue at 5001 St. Rt. 4 (between U.S. 20 and St. Rt. 113), Historic Lyme Village is operated by the volunteers of the Historic Lyme Village Association.
Among the buildings in the village is the John Wright Home. This Second Empire Victorian home was built between 1880 and 1882 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The John Seymour Home, an 1836 Greek Revival house, was used as a stop on the Underground Railroad. The village contains 14 other 19th century buildings including log homes, barns, a one room school, general store and the Detterman Log Church.
Historic Lyme Village is stop number nine on the River to Lake Freedom Trail. This "trail" marks a typical route used by slaves in their journey to freedom from Portsmouth, on the Ohio River, to Sandusky, on Lake Erie. A State of Ohio Historic Marker sits in front of the Seymour Home.
The village is also home to the Schug Hardware Store Museum and the National Postmark Collectors Museum and Research Center.
As the Historic Lyme Village Association prepares to celebrates its 37th anniversary in 2009, it is planning a $100,000 fund-raising campaign. This money will be used to continue the repair and restoration of the village's buildings.
Historic Lyme Village is open for guided tours in June, July and August from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, and from noon-4 p.m. on Sundays. The village is open Sundays only in September and October.
The village is host to many special events throughout the year. They include Native American Heritage Days in May; Pioneer Days on Sept. 6 and 7; a Night at the Museum on Oct. 11; Victorian Christmas dinners Dec. 5-7; Christmas of Yester Year tours on Dec. 27 and 28; and a Christmas Candlelight and Lantern Tour on Dec. 20.
The air-conditioned Carriage House Cafe and Shelter are available for rent throughout the year. The Detterman Log Church and village grounds host many weddings during the year. For more information call 419-483-4949.
If you haven't visited the village gift shop be sure to stop in and see the many unique gifts and souvenirs. Village admission is not required for the gift shop.
The independent, non-profit Historic Lyme Village Association is an all volunteer organization. To become a member or to volunteer call the village at 419-483-4949. Also visit our website at www.lymevillage.com.
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