Have you ever stopped to wonder what it would have been like to live in the days of yore, to roam the streets of a dusty, pioneer town? The Heritage Village in Grafton gives you the opportunity to stretch your imagination with a collection of historic buildings and artifacts gathered to recreate life from over a century ago.

Close your eyes and picture the grass replaced by a wheel-worn, muddy street, horses waiting patiently for their riders at hitching posts along the thoroughfare. The dresses of pioneer women rustling as they sell eggs, buy provisions, and conduct business in the quiet town. Kids rushing through the street, stopping to splash in puddles, as they try to beat the sound of the bell signaling the start of their school day. Now, open your eyes and take in the sight before you, an image of the past right before your very eyes.

The Heritage Village is a special stop in the Rendezvous Region. From a furnished farmhouse and farm buildings to a taxidermy shop, a country church to a log cabin, it is easy to picture a life of long ago. A depot with a caboose pays homage to the transportation boom that small towns relied on, the arrival of the railroad almost certainly guaranteeing a town would survive. An extra special attraction at the Heritage Village is the working carousel, which appeals to the young and old. A large meeting facility is also available to accommodate events and gatherings. The Heritage Village is truly a gem in Walsh County, and worth a stop to travel back in time.