In the outskirts of Hódmezővásárhely 66 reading groups functioned at the beginning of the 20th century. The reading Association of Pusztafeketehalom founded in December 1890 was one of these. The aim of the foundation of the reading groups of the homesteads was to provide a chance and possibility to those living far from the towns to enjoy and at the same time cultivate themselves.

The village hall was the headquarters of the delegates and leadership. Usually it was built in the middle of the village, close to the church. The village hall of Tömörkény built in 1895-96 was moved over to the open air collection. The eclectic building was partly built in the Classicist style characteristic at the end of the 19th century. By this building, the skanzen has a more county town quality.