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Customized Educational Programs... for Adults... year 'round

Although a visit to Sauder Village makes a full day, we can customize additional programming for you. We can create a program for your groups on-site at Sauder Village or at a location of your choice. Choose one of the following programs or we can work with you to create something unique from an idea of your own! Programs are based on availability. For rates, class sizes and more information, contact our Group Reservationist at 800.590.9755. All of these programs unless otherwise noted, can be offered when the Village is both open or closed.

Note: These programs can be done either with a Village tour or by themselves. The price listed is for the program ONLY... the Village admission would be on top of this charge.

The Sauder Village Story*	Combination Program*
Historic Farming*	Step-On Guide Service*
Historic Gardening*	Recording Your Personal History*
Off-Site Programs*  (starred * items reflect programs that are also offered off-site; a location other than Sauder Village)

The Sauder Village Story*
Cost	$2.00 per person
Time	20 – 60 minutes (depending on group schedule)
Location	On or off-site... offered year round
Class Size	Minimum 20  – Maximum dependent on size of room
Hear the history behind the history of the creation of Sauder Village.Groups will learn about Village founder Erie Sauder, his life and work with Sauder Woodworking, the creation and growth of Sauder Village and look at the future of this destination of choice in Northwest Ohio. Back to Top-Complete Listing | Back to Off-Site Programs
Historic Farming* (also see "Combination Program")*
Cost	$3.00 per person
Time	30 – 60 minutes (depending on group schedule)
Location	On or off-site... offered year round
Class Size	Minimum 15  –  Maximum On-site (50) Maximum Off-site (dependent on size of room)
Hear about historic farming techniques from the Historic Village Farmer. He will talk about how farming was done in the days prior to computers, satellites and air conditioned tractors. He will also talk about how he presents this history at Sauder Village. NOTE... This program is very adaptable. Weather permitting, the Historic Farmer can take guests outside and show them some demonstrations in the barn. Demonstrations are seasonal and can include oxen use, hay loading, threshing and the like. If it is out of season or the weather is bad, this program can be presented as a talk with slides. If a group has a particular area of interest in farming (such as animals or draft horses...), we can adapt the program to meet your interests. Back to Top-Complete Listing | Back to Off-Site Programs
Historic Gardening* (also see "Combination Program")*
Cost	$3.00 per person
Time	30 – 60 minutes (depending on group schedule)
Location	On or off-site... offered year round
Class Size	Minimum 15  –  Maximum On-site (50) Maximum Off-site (dependent on size of room)
This is similar to our historic farming program but focuses on our gardens. Under the direction of Historic Grounds Supervisor Susan Burkhart, the gardens at Sauder Village are alive with history as she carefully nurtures heritage varieties and species of plants that would have been commonplace in the 19th and early 20th centuries. NOTE... This program is very adaptable. Weather permitting, Susan can take guests outside and show them the gardens. If it is out of season or the weather is bad, Susan can present this program as a talk with power point presentation. Back to Top-Complete Listing | Back to Off-Site Programs
Combination Program* (Historic Farming & Historic Gardening)*
Cost	$4.00 per person
Time	60 – 90 minutes (depending on group schedule)
Location	On or off-site... offered year round
Class Size	Minimum 15  –  Maximum On-site (50) Maximum Off-site (dependent on size of room)
We can combine the farming and gardening programs. NOTE... This program is very adaptable. Weather permitting, guests can be shown demonstrations at the barn and the gardens. If it is out of season or the weather is bad, this program can be presented as a talk with slides and power point. Back to Top-Complete Listing | Back to Off-Site Programs
Step-On Guide Service*
Cost	$3.00 per person
Time	30 – 60 minutes (depending on group schedule)
Location	Motor Coach with microphone... Off-site
Class Size	Minimum 20 – Maximum 1 coach
Our guide will take you on a trip of Archbold sharing the history and excitement of this small town. Noted points of interest include Sauder Woodworking, the largest manufacturer of ready-to-assemble furniture in the world, Candy Cane Christmas Shoppe and downtown Archbold. Stops at some of these locations can be arranged, but will add to the overall length of the program. Back to Top-Complete Listing | Back to Off-Site Programs
Recording Your Personal History*
Cost	$2.50 per person
Time	45 – 90 minutes (depending on group schedule)
Location	On-site Historic Village or Off-site... offered year round
Class Size	Minimum 15  –  Maximum On-site (50) Maximum Off-site (dependent on size of room)
This program explores the importance of your own history, your experiences and how this fits into the history of America. We will look at how history changes over time and the importance of recording your own story. We will look at ways to preserve your artifacts, photos and work to share that information with others. Note... This program is also good for multi-generational groups of students and adults. Back to Top-Complete Listing | Back to Off-Site Programs
Off-Site Program Pricing
Within 30 Mile Radius of Sauder Village Cost half day $50.00  +  40¢  per mile Cost whole day $80.00  +  40¢  per mile 31 – 70 Miles from Sauder Village Cost half day $70.00  +  40¢  per mile Cost whole day $100.00  +  40¢  per mile   Half day program   For a half day program, we can repeat a single program up to two times within a two hour period. Whole day program   For a whole day program, we can repeat the same program up to three times within a four hour period.
For more information, please contact our Group Sales office... 800.590.9755 The Sauder Village Story | Historic Farming | Historic Gardening Combination Program | Native Americans | Step-On Guide Service Recording Your Personal History Back to Top

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