Take a sneak peek at Ohio Village's $22M makeover during the state fair

Take a sneak peek at Ohio Village's $22M makeover during the state fair

Ohio Village at the Ohio History Center is in the midst of a major overhaul.

  • We got a sneak peek last week — and soon, you can too.

    • Zoom in: Improvements include new utilities, restrooms and paved roads, plus major attractions like an art gallery, biergarten and bandstand.

  • The upgrades will extend historic interpretations into the early 1900s.

    • Stop by: The village will temporarily reopen 10am-5pm Wednesday-Aug. 9 during the state fair, free with fair admission.

    What's next: The three-year, $22 million project is expected to wrap up for a full reopening next year.

    What they're saying: "There's a fine line between 'historic' and 'dated,'" Ohio History Connection spokesperson Neil Thompson tells Axios.

  • "At 50 years old, there was some work to do."

    • The window trim of the Women's Study Club at Ohio Village gets a fresh coat of paint.

    A construction vehicle moves dirt near the Freight & Livery building.

    The newly paved streets are likely the first thing Ohio Village fans will notice during their next visit.