old sturbridge village

Welcome to Old Sturbridge Village

Come ride our stagecoach, meet our farm animals, talk with costumed historians, and watch the blacksmith, cooper, potter, and farmers at work. Experience life in the 1830s -- visit our 40 antique homes, buildings and water-powered mills. We offer hands-on crafts year-round, free parking and a free second-day visit within 10 days.  View a slide show.

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EventTitle Village open Wed-Sun
Kids Free in November

We're celebrating the Thanksgiving season
a little early with a special thank-you gift
for visitors:  free admission for children through November 29.   Learn about all of our Thanksgiving-related events.

Fall at Old Sturbridge Village
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Heard of Marlborough Pudding?
We're sharing a recipe!
This year, try the dish that was once as common at Thanksgiving as turkey is today. Be sure to leave room for a visit to OSV on Thanksgiving Day, or see a Shooting Match on Friday or an 1830s wedding on Saturday!
EventTitle Now on exhibit
Convenient & Fashionable:
Furniture of Inland Massachusetts 1790-1830
This new exhibit in the Visitor Center features rarely-seen pieces of early Massachusetts furniture from the OSV collection.
EventTitle 2009-2010 school year
New Offerings for Schools
A field trip to OSV has been a hallmark for school children in New England for generations.  Now learn about the exciting new programs for students and teachers.
EventTitle Dec. 2009 & Apr. 2010
Discovery Camps:
Two-day programs in
winter and spring

Register online now for our two-day Dec. program for ages 6-17.  See a slide show of OSV's year-round Adventures in History.

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NEW!
A 19th-Century Musical Sampler
Featuring the Musicians of OSV...coming soon on CD or download it now through Amazon.com and support the Village.
EventTitle Register now for Jan, Feb, Mar
Dinner in a Country Village
This program invites you into an early New England kitchen for a learning experience you can really (really!) sink your teeth into.  For adults and youths age 18 & up.
 
Families Cook is offered in December and is open to families with kids as young as 8.
EventTitle NEW WINTER HOURS
Open December evenings for
12 Nights of Christmas
See our new winter schedule, including 
12 Nights of Christmas in December. 
View a slide show.   

MEMBERS:  Holiday Discounts for you. 
EventTitle Available now
NEW! Limited Edition
2009 OSV Ornament
Each ornament is made locally, cast from a hand-sculpted mold, and individually painted...stop by the Museum Gift Shop or purchase online.
EventTitle Apply by Jan. 11, 2010
Junior Intern Program for
Young OSV Members

OSV is now accepting applications for 2010's Junior Intern Program. If you're a young Member of Old Sturbridge Village, here's how you can participate.

 

 

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Dining at the
Oliver Wight Tavern
With the arrival of chilly nights, we welcome the return of the Friday Night Rib Room.  Also, enjoy Sunday Brunch, when kids eat free! (The T&G had good things to say...)  
EventTitle Fri., Nov. 27
Thanksgiving dining at
Old Sturbridge Village

Gather the rest of the family the day after Thanksgiving and enjoy a holiday meal at OSV.  Reservations are no longer being taken for Nov. 26, but there is space on Friday.

EventTitle Friday, December 11
The "Big Little" Holiday Party
at the Oliver Wight Tavern
Bring your small group to our big holiday party! Reserve now & join a festive gathering.
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