Welcome to Old Sturbridge Village
At Old Sturbridge Village you will come face-to-face with the past and the events that shaped life from the late 1700s to early 1800s. The Village will catapult you into a country town, where everyday life was a series of struggles and triumphs. Be a part of history as you journey into rural New England and come away with a profound sense of the past each and every time you visit. Take the whole family for an outdoor experience that is sure to excite and astound them all.
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Saturday, July 19 Fire & Ice |
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| This new summertime events features hand-pump fire trucks from around the region and demonstrations of period ice cream-making. | |
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June, July, August Register now for Summer Discovery Camps |
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| Registration is now open for Summer Adventures in History, a five-day program offered in June, July, and August. Space still available...register now! |
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August 2 & 3 Redcoats to Rebels |
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| This year's re-enactment weekend focuses on units involved in the War for Independence, as early New Englanders referred to it. Regiments representing several colonies -- even French units in support of the colonists -- face off against the Redcoats. | |
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The Stagecoach Has Arrived |
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| Be among the first to experience OSV's new/old stagecoach! Take a ride around the Common and get a feel for what travel would have been like in the early 1800s. | |
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10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday Brunch at the Oliver Wight Tavern |
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| Brunch is served each Sunday at the Oliver Wight Tavern. Call 508-347-3362 for reservations. | |
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August 16 & 17 Off the Bed |
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| This year's Textile Weekend focuses on quilted clothing - from viewpoints of function and fashion alike. | |
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Ongoing Crafts at Close Range |
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| Registration now open for Crafts at Close Range workshops in July and August. Try coopering, vinegar-putty painting, blacksmithing, rugmaking, or paint a floorcloth. | |
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September 13 Old Sturbridge Village Gala: Let's Keep the Ball Rolling |
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| Save the Date! The first annual Gala is a fundraiser to be held at the Oliver Wight Tavern at the entrance to the museum. | |
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Attention Teachers: Free Admission to OSV |
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| The museum now offers free daytime admission year-round to teachers from New England and New York. Complete a simple form at the Visitor Center with your school info or download one. | |
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The Best Birthday Party in History |
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| Kids! You and your friends can step back in time to mark your special day. Choose from several themes, dress in period costume, and have a blast in the past! | |
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Throughout 2008 Taking Root: The Growing Business of Gardening in Pots |
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| This fascinating exhibit explores the art and business of gardening in flowerpots in 19th-century New England. | |
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Have you seen our online Learning Lab? |
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| See and learn about early New England artifacts here at Old Sturbridge Village. Also, explore historical documents, including primary source documents and papers and articles by our research historians. | |
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Coming up at Village Cinema |
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| The Stephen M. Brewer Theater in Old Sturbridge Village's Visitor Center is the setting for Village Cinema, showing recent releases in Surround Sound on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7pm. | |
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Have you visited OSV recently? We welcome your comments. |
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| Please take a minute to tell us about your experience. Your feedback is used to help us plan. You may also be interested in receiving occasional E-Mail updates from the Village. | |
