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Birthday Parties

The Best Birthday Party in History!
Have a blast 1830s style at Old Sturbridge Village


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Birthday Party at Old Sturbridge Village:

  • is offered to children turning 5-15
  • includes full-day admission for party guests
  • is held in the Cottage or Bullard Tavern within the Museum Village
  • is available on days the Village is open (choose 10:30 am or 1:30 pm)
  • runs 90 minutes from start to finish.  Party room is available for an additional 30 minutes maximum for present-opening.

  

Children attending a Birthday Party at Old Sturbridge Village:

~dress up in 19th-century costumes

~celebrate with lemonade and famous, fresh-baked
chocolate chip cookies from
the Old Sturbridge Village Bake Shop.

The Birthday Child receives:

~a $10 voucher which can be spent anywhere in the Village

 

 

 

 

Birthday Party Options ~ for children turning 5-15

Basic Package

Our Basic Birthday Party takes place in The Cottage. Up to 12 individuals (children and adults - including the birthday child, parent(s) or guardian(s)) are included in the Basic Birthday Party fee.  Choose a 90-minute program from below. Fee includes admission to OSV for birthday party guests, birthday party program and 2-hour Cottage rental.
Fee: $175 OSV Members/$200 Non-members

Cromwell Bullard Package

Our Cromwell Bullard Party takes place in the Bullard Tavern Great Room.  Up to 20 children and up to 10 adults (including the birthday child, parent(s) or guardian(s)) are included in the Cromwell Bullard Party fee. Choose a 90-minute program from below. Fee includes admission to OSV for birthday party guests, birthday party program and 2-hour Bullard Tavern Great Room rental.
Fee: $300 OSV Members/$325 Non-members

Choose from the following 90-minute programs:

Merry Militia (Ages 5-10)
Party includes a Muster Roll signed by all who attend with a Quill Pen in addition to Drill Instruction and a Tin Militia Gorget.

Traditional Tea Party (Ages 8-15)
Party includes Memory Book signed by all who attend with a Quill Pen, Make and enjoy Mint Tea & Trifle during a Traditional Tea Party, "Surprise" Cup & Ball.

Village Craftsmen (Ages 5-8)
Party includes Memory Book signed by all who attend with a Quill Pen, early 19th-century children's games (includes Jacob's Ladder Story) and an additional activity of choice**.

Farm Fun (Ages 8-12)
Party includes Memory Book signed by all who attend with a Quill Pen, Churning Butter, and an additional activity of choice**.

**Additional Activities offered in conjunction with Village Craftsmen or Farm Fun packages:
Wooden Houses (ages 5-8)
Wooden Sail Boat (ages 5-10)
Candles & Tin Candleholder (ages 5-12)
Morris Game Board (ages 9-12)
Wooden Spaddle (cooking tool; ages 9-12)
Grain-Painting a Wooden Box (ages 9-12)
Weave a Bookmark (ages 9-12)
Sew a Pieced Pincushion (ages 9-12)
SEASONAL:  Tin Snowflakes (2 per child; ages 5-12)


19th-Century Magic Party*** (Ages 6-15) Performed by Robert Olson in character as Richard Potter of Massachusetts, America's first native-born magician and a remarkable showman.
Party includes Memory Book signed by all who attend with a Quill Pen, a 30-minute Magic Show, instruction in 19th-century tricks and games and making a toy that fools the eye!
***Additional $150 Fee - 2 hour program

Download a birthday party registration form
Our birthday party schedule fills quickly!  Please submit and return form(s) 4-6 weeks in advance of birthday party date. You may also call for more information: 508-347-0285. Thank you!