The OES visited Slate Run Historical Farm on June 23, 2002. Slate Run Metro Park is one of the more active parks in the Columbus area. It is the only park of its kind in Central Ohio with a complete living historical farm. It was a thrill seeing how life was lived in the 1880s, with farm animals roaming the grounds and the caretakers dressed in period clothing. There are plenty of games and activities to keep you occupied, including trying out stilts! The Gothic Revival style home used by the historical farm was built in 1856 and the barn was built in 1881. Both were fully restored to how they may have appeared and were used in the 1880s. The farm is definitely a unique experience and is free for all to enjoy!
Location Information: Public Park
Slate Run Historical Farm is located at 1375 State Route 674 N near Marcy; Pickaway County.
Photographs
We began to feel like we were transported to the past as we walked down the gravel lane.
This bird sat confidently in front of the house.
This house was relocated here from a nearby property for use in the historical farm.
The main staircase for the home.
The home's parlor.
An antique organ and desk in the parlor.
The parlor fireplace.
This chair was also in the parlor.
An antique sewing machine sat in the dining room.
The dining room of the 1880s.
The kitchen area of the home.
And there's the kitchen sink.
A detached summer kitchen was just behind the main house for all of the hot cooking.
This antique stove sat in the summer kitchen.
The pantry under the smokehouse was full of jarred goods.
The tool shed out back was where many of the household's everyday materials were made or repaired.
The historical barn was built in 1881.
A wide shot from inside the barn.
These bulls had their own place in the barn.
A goose was loose in the barn.
Most of the sheep were resting in their stalls.
This work horse was kind enough to pose for a photo.
The horses shared a bucket of water.
The two work horses were hanging out together.
It looks like this horse just heard a funny joke.
Cows roamed in a field behind the barn.
Little baby ducklings had free reign of the farm.
These turkeys were eating up their feed. Hopefully they became larger in time for Thanksgiving!
These roosters kept watch over their yard.
The smelly pig pen.
The pigs didn't stop eating for their photo to be taken.
The storage barn housed this wagon.
Several pieces of equipment and a smithery were located in this building.
