Mostly open and fun to see. This place really gives you an appreciation for how we live today. Lots to experience including the school, church, hotel, the home of the great grandfather of Howard Hughes and so much more. We saw blacksmiths in action and musicians and artists all doing their thing. Teach your loved ones about life and lifestyles of a day long ago.

Best place to visit if you are tired of all the urban disturbances and all the hassles of city life. This place is so peaceful and people working there are joyful. This is learning place and also a safe heaven where you can go, relax and enjoy the moment. Enjoy the peace, the beauty of history and lifestyle of the people before us. They did not have any phones or the facilities that we had, but they lived their life better than us. Feel the environment and feel how people used to live. They did not have much to do but they had a life full of love, friendship and family. I always go here whenever I can because it lets me feel and enjoy the moment. The prices are affordable and the lady in the reception was really helpful and informative. Be sure to visit the blacksmith’s house because it’s really beautiful and amazing.

Get down here! Its a beautiful park in right outside of Dallas. Theres a ton of history and the volunteers here are really special..You can see a pair of GIANT donkeys..Look at a blacksmith.Learn about Howard Hughes.See log cabins and tons more..Support your community and learn about Texas history

What a fun little find! Learned about Texas and pioneer history and just had a nice stroll down Main Street! My favorite things today were watching the very nice woman spin yarn and learning (thank you again for answering ALL my questions so patiently) about shotgun houses. I didnt snap any pics...was too busy looking and talking! This is definitely added to our familys repertoire of things to do in Dallas!

Its a nice and educating place, I loved ringing church bell, pulling the cord:)) Oh, yes, local animals are ADORABLE!

What a wonderful thing Dallas has done here! A great place to spend a few hours, with or without kids. Tons to do, even with covid rules. Truly a gem. I wish my city had this kind of foresight and reverence for our history!

Hidden gem in Dallas. Take the family and enjoy, you wont regret it.

Dallas Heritage is a great open-air museum bringing an important bit of history to downtown Dallas. Due to COVID, quite a few buildings are currently closed, but its great for a social distanced bit of getting out of the house with charm.

Had a great time walking through this exhibit and park. It was very enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone.

Living in Cedars with a memb ership it becomes your own personal park.

Great place to check out; and since I already wrote a review in Old City Park, I decided to add photos to this as well.

This was a lovely museum. The volunteers truly have an interest in the houses they are showing. Some of the houses were closed, for renovations and changes according to the notices. The houses do need work but this is costly and gives all the more reason for more people to visit. It is a real jem and peice of history! I would love to go back once a few of the closed houses are open again. I would recommend going when it is not too hot as it is a good deal of walking outside although many of the homes have air conditioning. Enjoyed our visit.

One of the hidden gems of Dallas. A treasure trove of history. Great for kids. Giant oak trees provide shade among the ample green space for adults and kids to run and play. The historical farmstead setup provides a fantastic lesson of what life was like in north Texas 150+ years ago. Lots of farm cats and chickens still running around.

Worth a visit. Step back in time to a quaint peaceful texan village! Love the place! Friendly staffs too!

This place is awesome! Just like being in an old west town.

Park featuring a selection of curated architecture from various parts of Texas. Enjoy exploring the grounds as well as the insides of these homes and businesses Including mansions a bank, school house, church, hotel,doctors office and pretty much everything else a thriving old American town would have.

A practical history lesson on a nutshell

Nice place. Entry fee is 10$ for an adult.

Best part of our trip to Dallas. Great value! We took the whole family and spent over two hours here. The volunteers/employees are knowledgeable and excited to talk about Texas history and the homes and buildings are in pristine condition. You really get a feel for life in Texas in the 19th century. Would highly recommend!! Also, great military discount if you are military.

This is the place I always invite my visiting friends and family to. A huge part of Dallas history right next to downtown. There are a lot of things to do and look at. A lot of things to learn. There are few sheep living there, chickens, a couple of American Mammoth Jackstock donkeys (the worlds largest donkey breed). Very cool place for people of any age. Open daily until 4pm (except Monday).

Cool museum. The most interesting thing to do around.

A gathering of historic Texas houses. Its like stepping back in time.

Nice place and management. It was interesting to see how houses evolved through the years and it was fun to step inside them and look around. The guides were well informed and approachable

Must visit place for history buffs. The guides are incredibly knowledgeable and very keen. Highly recommend!

Great day and very educational for us all. Got my 6 year old wanting to wash clothes by hand... all great things. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff made the experience all the better. Thank you all

I remember visiting in grade school. Good to see most of buildings are still just as beautiful as they were two decades ago. They are now inviting local school bands to perform on the weekends. Serene spot.

An amazing and authentic texan history experience. Totally recommended

Lots of buildings and history! Quite a few buildings were closed due to restorations.

It was an awesome experience for the students to have. They had fun learning about the past and how life was over 100yrs ago.

Love this park! A fun and interactive history lesson for kids and adults.

This was an ok experience. I understand nthe buildings were closed due to Covid, but could they have moved the curtains out of the way so people could peek inside a little better?

Totally a hidden gem in Dallas! We on our Pogo Pass with our 6,4, and 2 year olds on a perfect weather Saturday and stayed about 3 hours. Many of the buildings are open and full of interesting period items. The best part is most is hands-on! The kids loved chasing chickens, grinding corn, reading primers in the schoolhouse, drinking rootbeer in the saloon, running around the grassy fields... what a great excursion for all ages. Highly recommend!

The first park in the DFW are and what a well kept historical event. Really enjoyed the exposure to history.

My husband and I make Candlelight a must see every year. We just got home from attending the 48th annual event. Candlelight continues tomorrow night, December 15, 3-9 p m. in Heritage Village, a 13 acre park displaying 21+ buildings decorated for Christmas. The park represents life in the Dallas area from 1840 to 1910. I guarantee it will put you in the Christmas spirit!

Came to the Candle light @ Heritage Village. My daughter performed, very nice Christmas theme. They had fresh popped kettle corn Christmas tarts and crafts. Fun for all ages.

Nice experience- my favorite are the railroad station and the storefront. The big house is a separate charge. The place makes a great venue or setting for those looking to do period pieces.

Nice place. Found interesting stuff

Awesome place to explore. Friendly staff. It was a great experience.

We went during the Art Deco Sunday, it was a wonderful day out!

A lot of history here. You could listen to the volunteers for hours. You are able to go in almost every build. A must if your are visiting Dallas.

Beautiful we love it, its a great experience!!

Located at near Dallas Downtown, Was very quick tour like an hour or less. There were buildings which built around 1850s.. Not much to see, but worth the visit if you are in Area.

Impressive preservation of many buildings from different sites around the Dallas area.

Very cool to step back in time and see the 1800s living style. Very nice grounds and staff. Had a great few hours checking out all the buildings

Baylor had their 32nd organ transplants survival reunion here. A great place for events.

We visited Heritage Village the last weekend in June 2019. It was a wonderful experience, we showed up promptly at 10:00am and were the first people into the park. We casually strolled around the old homes and down main street. We visited the blacksmith and watched them working with Iron. It was a wonderful experience, with knowledgeable and friendly staff.

This place is amazing! What a wonderful group of historical buildings! Just booked my wedding here! Sydney is the best!

The Dallas Heritage Village was a great field trip experience last week. The activity they provided kept my students on track and motivated. The docent at the main house was very knowledgeable about the history of the Village and was very helpful in answering questions.

DHV is a living history outdoors museum that offers an incredible peek into North Texas of the 1840s-1910s. The buildings are from Dallas and nearby N Texas and have been moved to what was formerly Dallass first City Park, which opened in 1876. Guests can go into the buildings, and, in most places, can also touch items, use the furniture. A couple of buildings are used as event spaces (weddings, parties) thus are closed, but that does not impact a visit. The Village also has donkeys, sheep, and chickens, and occasionally, you can take a wagon ride around the grounds. The saloon is open most weekends, and you can belly up to the bar for root beer, water, and coffee. Plan to spend 1.5-2 hours. The buildings are air-conditioned.

I was there catering an evening wedding reception which anyone can book with their office. This place is amazing & very educational. As well as nicely kept up!!!!

Very interesting place, especially if you like old buildings and architecture. Personally I like to hangout and watch the blacksmiths work (though it can get pretty hot around there in the summer). Im really glad to see that this organization has worked hard to preserve these historic buildings and keep them in good condition.

Very educational & entertaining! If you live in or are visiting Dallas, this is a must-stop-spot. We had a great time here!

Love these places. Various buildings from different eras brought together from different locales around the region, in pleasantly walkable acreage. Makes you want to picnic here. Took two house tours. Guides gave insight into the times and lifestyles of folks back in the day. From upper crust digs, to pioneer cabin to rooming house. Not to mention businesses of the late 19th/early 20th century. Dont miss this. Worth at least several hours.

This is a beautiful nostalgic place perfect for the Chefs for Farmers event.

Very interesting live demonstrations.

Great hall, great acoustics, great sightlines, only problem is the parking is miserable. If you try sbd park in the underground parking be sure to come very early, the streets try and feed into one entrance and it is a mess. Several people were seated late because they were still in the line to park when the concert started otherwise it is a beautiful hall.

Great educational place filled with so much history.

Love the history and atmosphere of Dallas Historical Village! Plus their events are a blast!

A great, yet inexpensive, tourist-y thing to do!

An awesome place to help kids understand times long past. My daughters class loved it!

Small historical village.Looks better than it is. Needs better more and better care. Not much inside some homes, and some werent open. There were no docents.

This is a great place. I had a wonderful time looking at all the buildings. The staff was frendly and helpful. The free parking on site made it fantastic. Price for the ticket was reasonable. If you are in the area I would highly recommend that you take the time to visit this place.

Very interesting historical site, there is plenty to learn about the lifestyle o of the years between 19th and 20th century

Its great to see history. A lot of the building from what I understand were relocated to this park. The staff is friendly, and willing to get you all the info you are looking for.

If you visit Dallas and if you want to know 1800s life in the US, Dallas Heritage Village is one of the great place to visit. Family friendly place and you are able to meet kind guide at every spot you visit. Each houses and architectures have their own history, I felt like traveling old US village with taking time machine. I was really surprised when I saw one of the guide who was wearing traditional farm cloth suddenly take his cellphone out of his pocket. Because I think I came to be absorbed in his talking and behavior.

Very nice place, my family and i really enjoy there.

If youre a history buff who loves kettle corn then youll enjoy this.Especially if you have kids and want to expose em

This is one of the most exciting museums Ive had the opportunity to go to. We were here for a function and spent several hours wandering around. I could have spent several more in this town. I got to sit down and spin wool and my 9 year old cracked corn!

Great piece of Texas history just minutes from downtown Dallas.

Went to one of the most beautiful wedding I have ever been to! This place was perfect!

This used to be called Old City Park. I always wanted to go and I finally got my chance!!! The experience is amazing!! Its wonderful to see old buildings from Dallass past. We enjoyed a hay ride and watching a blacksmith work. We enjoyed a root beer in a bar-like spot. Note: If you are physically limited or disabled, make sure you talk to someone at the front to find out the entrances and exits to the different buildings for the ramps and such. I generally found them after i left the buildings.I didnt think to ask the person we purchased the tickets from. All in all a great experience. I would love to go again!

Walking through historical homes and buildings, hearing and reading the stories... So much better than history class!

Beautiful place! Love all the buildings and you can go inside to check out how they looked back in the day.

Was there this morning to see the friendly sheep pretty cool love to be petted

1st time here and we will be back! Nice little piece of History! We LOVED the blacksmith, the school house teacher and the wonderful guide that showed us The Sampson House.

I came here with my friends it was cool

Very helpful staff.Thoughly enjoyed the village. Well done on conserving the historical buildings.More should be done to preserve historical buildings.recommend a visit

Would of given 5 stars but buildings are very old.

I attended a wedding here and it was beautiful. I love the historic buildings and am looking forward to one of the tours they offer in the near future. If you get a chance to go and enjoy turn of the century history this place is for you.

You can take a trip back in time. So much to look at and you can walk at your own pace and spend time seeing gems from the past. I enjoyed talking to the blacksmith. He had so many stories to tell about the tools and show us how things were made.There were guides in the buildings that would share a bit of history and some interesting facts about the displays.I loved it there and you will too!!!

This place is so cool! Im not even into antiques or really old stuff especially when I was in school but this place kept me interested and entertained the whole day we were there! Everyone needs to go. Its totally like stepping back in time!

Super cute but a lot of the buildings were closed and didnt get to have a complete experience. The blacksmith was very friendly and super nice. He made the experience better(elder gentleman).

So much to do here! You definitely get your money’s worth!! Beautiful houses!! Very informative and friendly staff. They only thing that would have made it better would have been if the virtual tour was up and running. Lot’s of walking though so be mindful of that if you plan to visit.

Its like going back in time...

Really had a great time at the Chefs for Farmers event.

My first trip was only recently and I gotta say, I had a blast. I went with my kiddo on a field trip and it was quite the experience. The staff was friendly and personable and I liked the whole free range experience of it all. The kiddos all had fun in the store comparing all the items and prices from then to now as well helping saw a log using an old time saw. Didnt get a chance to stop by the gift shop unfortunately save to get a bandaid for one of the children that was with me and that was on the way out so I only quickly glanced over what they had. Prices didnt seem terrible and selection was fairly decent as well.

This place is a big throwback in time, and the root beer is delicious but it smells bad

I love that they are maintaining these buildings and paying tribute to a time to an idea that many of us try to hold on to and hold up for our families ...this idea, this time, independent people hard-working rough hands rough lives rough times but they helped each other during those times and they held each other up they made this time for us happen think about it because of them we are

In the shadow of downtown Dallas, you can find a gem of a park. The park has a number of historical residences and cabins with inturputers in side to give you a glimpse into the past. They really bring the places to life. I would highly recommend a visit.

Although I grew up in the Dallas area, I was quite surprised to find the Dallas Heritage Village. It is the closest thing to time travel I have experienced....the buildings and homes are well-preserved and full of history! Kudos to the foundation that established this historical wonderland! I highly recommend but be sure to go when the temperature is well below 100 degrees!

We went to a special event here and it is an awesome atmosphere. Check it out!

Absolutely a must see!! My kids (8 & 10) and I enjoyed this so much! Thought it would only be a few houses but there was so much more. The Sullivan home, farm and general store were among our favorites. Everyone was sweet and knowledgeable. One of the bigger homes was closed but it was no biggie. Just another reason to go back. Bring good shoes and water! So much to see and learn.

Very cool place. Very authentic.

Pretty cool place to stroll through with interesting homes you can walk into and check out displays. Also, they have a mini-farm there and my kids love helping to feed the chickens

Perfect place lots of old memoriesFriendly staff

This is an amazing place if youre into history. Admission is cheap and they offer a wide variety of activities.Me and my soon to be wife went here and without hesitation decided that it is absolutely the marriage venue of our choice. The marriage packages are fairly priced and flexible.

Really cool place. A load of historic buildings to walk around and some very friendly and knowledgeable staff who are happy to give you information

Wow, what a hidden gem of a museum! It is a large grouping of real historical homes and shops, basically a village, that has been carefully relocated to this awesome setting. The farms even have real chickens, donkeys and, sheep, etc. You walk your own pace through the homes, shops, church, town square. Was awesome. My kids loved it. One of the coolest concepts and places I have seen. These should be everywhere!

The gentleman at the blacksmith shop was educational and captured the ear of the young people visiting .All employees were knowledgeable as well.

Love this place. Even my local uber driver doesnt know theres such a gem here. Such a beautiful collection of history and architecture, and very friendly stuff help you to understand the real story about some properties and the old fashion way of living. Highly recommend it!