Welcome to Old Sturbridge Village
Old Sturbridge Village is one of the country’s oldest and largest living history museums, depicting early New England life from 1790-1840 with historians in costume, antique buildings, water-powered mills, and a working farm. Visitors can view antiques, meet heritage breed animals, and enjoy hands-on crafts.
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May 25-27 Wool Days |
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| Enjoy some family time over Memorial Day Weekend. Meet lambs and see sheep shearing. Watch how their wool is dyed into brilliant colors using natural dyes. Learn how the wool is cleaned, carded, and spun. Help knit for soldiers. See sheep herding demonstrations. Learn more. | |
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Sundays through Columbus Day Heritage Farmers Market |
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| The Market area will be open to Musuem visitors and the general public from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Learn more. | |
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Through May 27 "A Child's World" Exhibit |
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| OSV's newest exhibit highlights the changing world of childhood during the first half of the 19th century through their toys, their clothes, and their work. Learn more about the exhibit. | |
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June 1 Antique Car Rally |
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| See more than 75 antique cars on display on the Common and then watch them parade around the Common and through the OSV Countryside. Learn more. | |
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June 2 Antique Carriage Rally |
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| Antique Transportation Weekend concludes with old-fashioned horse-drawn carriages (and their horses!) will gather on the OSV Common and then process around the Village. Learn more. | |
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June 8 Muster Day |
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| Militia members will fire their muskets, drill and practice battle techniques. Kids march with the militia. Visit the "Striped Pig Tent" on the Common. Learn more. | |
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Save our Sawmill Meet Norm Abram |
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| Makes a great Father's Day gift! Support the restoration of our sawmill and we will thank all donors of $100 or more with an invitation to the Re-Opening Ceremony on October 5 with Norm Abram, OSV Trustee and host of The New Yankee Workshop and Master Carpenter of This Old House. Learn more. | |
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April - November Ride the Stagecoach or Riverboat |
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| Add something special to your day at the Village with a ride on our historic stagecoach or scenic riverboat, running weekends through mid-June, then daily through the summer. Learn more or see video. | |
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Heirloom Seeds Available |
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| Heirloom vegetable, herb, and flower seeds are now available at the OSV Gift Shop or online. Bring a little bit of the Village to your garden. You can also enter the resulting harvest in our Agricultural Exhibition in September. | |
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June 24-Aug 16 Discovery Adventures |
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(Formerly called Discovery Camps) Registration is now open for kids ages 6-17. These costumed and non-costumed day programs are offered in a variety of different topics. Learn more. |
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Critter Counter |
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| Baby animals have begun to arrive at the Village. Check the Critter Counter throughout the spring for news of the latest arrivals. | |
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Every Thursday Story Hour |
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| The New England Bookstore will host a free Story Hour every Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m., followed by open playtime with an assortment of old-fashioned toys. Adults will receive 20% off in the store. Learn more. | |
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Weddings & Special Events |
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| OSV provides a stunning location for wedding ceremonies, receptions, showers, and rehearsal dinners. We're also an ideal location for bar and bat mitzvahs, family reunions, corporate meetings, and more. Learn more about our unique offerings. | |
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Dining at the Oliver Wight Tavern |
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| Sunday Brunches are highlights of the events at the Oliver Wight Tavern. Enjoy world-class dining in a modern reproduction of a typical 1830s tavern at the entrance to the Village. | |
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Job Openings |
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| Working at Old Sturbridge Village offers you the opportunity to be a part of the unique OSV experience. Join our family and touch the lives of thousands of visitors. See a list of current job openings. | |
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College & Junior Intern Programs |
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OSV is now accepting applications for the College Internship program. Deadline for College Interns for the fall is July 15, 2013. |
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The Best Birthday Party in History! |
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Let OSV host your child's birthday party! Parties are available for children ages 5-15 and are sure to be a treasured memory! Choose a theme and join in period fun and games! Learn more. |
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TripAdvisor Reviews |
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| TripAdvisor has presented OSV with a Certificate of Excellence in 2012. We have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5. Read the reviews or leave your own. | |
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Have you visited OSV recently? We welcome your comments. |
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