Created as an "outdoor museum", buildings were moved as far as 90 miles from the surrounding townships, and artifacts were given by local residents, some of whom were descendants of the original settlers to the area. The first building moved to the site was the South Lake log schoolhouse, the only one of its kind in the County. Forty years later, Lang Pioneer Village has grown to a museum with over 25 fully restored historic buildings, exposing thousands of local and international visitors each year to the rich, rural history of our region.

A photographer's paradise, the Village is complete with lanes and pathways, farm animals, rail and stump fences, vegetable and herb gardens, hitching posts and watering troughs, and many other authentic details of a 19th century hamlet. Villagers of all ages recreate a typical day in the life of an early settler through a host of demonstrations including blacksmithing, carpentry, and printmaking on an 1827 Washington Flatbed Press. Each of the homesteads features a unique array of pioneer domestic duties from open hearth cooking to making beeswax candles as well as a wide variety of traditional pastimes including rug hooking, spinning and weaving.  he site also boasts a fully operational Grist Mill, originally built in 1846, where visitors can see whole wheat ground into flour and purchase a bag as a souvenir of their visit.

Step back in time and enjoy a day like no other. Begin your visit with a picnic along the banks of the historic Indian River.  Stroll through interactive exhibits, browse the museum Gift Shop with its unique mix of giftware and immerse yourself in this unique living history experience.