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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August 30 to September 1 Family Fun Days |
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| Bring the whole family and celebrate the final days of summer with games and fun for everyone. | |
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Sunday, August 31 Meet Arthur and Word Girl |
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| Meet children's television stars Arthur and Word Girl on Sunday, August 31. Free admission on this day for members of WGBH-Boston and WGBY-Springfield. | |
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Saturday, August 30, 12 to 6pm Barefoot Beach Day to benefit Old Sturbridge Village |
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| This 2-on-2 Beach Volleyball tournament will be held at nearby Cedar Lake in Sturbridge. Register now. | |
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Saturday, September 6 Evening at the Kiln |
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| If you've seen the Village's giant kiln being fired before -- even if you haven't -- you're invited to experience it after dark. | |
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Tuesday, September 16 Home School Day |
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| Join us for a late summer day for Home School families. Special programs for a range of ages are planned for this day, with registration starting four weeks in advance. | |
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October 4 and 5 Apple Days |
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| Join us for a weekend dedicated to apple harvest, preservation and cooking. Participate in an antique apple tasting as well as a (hard) cider & cheese tasting. Also, Saturday of this weekend (October 4) is Friends' Day. | |
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Saturday, October 25 Things That Go Bump in the Night |
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| Tickets go on sale to OSV Members starting Tuesday, September 2. | |
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Ongoing Crafts at Close Range |
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| Register now for workshops in September and October. Try blacksmithing or woodworking. | |
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November 1 & 2 Register now for Fall Discovery Camps |
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| Registration is now open for Harvest Happenings: Fall Adventures in History. | |
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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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September 13 Old Sturbridge Village Gala: Let's Keep the Ball Rolling |
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| Join the festivities at the Oliver Wight Tavern. Dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions. Proceeds benefit Old Sturbridge Village's school outreach programs. | |
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Regional Partnership Launches Tourism Campaign |
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| Sturbridge Heritage & Preservation Partnership unveils a brand identity and ad campaign for "The Sturbridge Townships" | |
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10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy Sunday Brunch at OSV Where Kids Eat Free |
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| Brunch is served each Sunday at the Oliver Wight Tavern. In August, children 10 and under eat free for Brunch. Call 508-347-3362 for reservations. | |
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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 Stagecoach Has Arrived |
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| 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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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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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. | |
