TODAY AT OSV
9:30-12:00 A Printer at Work
(in the Printing Office)
9:30-1:00 A Shoemaker at Work
(in the Shoe Shop)
11:00 Towne House Tour
11:30 Songs & Stories of America’s Independence (in the Dennison Building)
12:00 Help the Farmers with Seasonal Work
(at the Freeman Barn)
1:00-3:30 A Printer at Work (in the Printing Office)
1:00 A Guided Walk through the Center Village
(meets outside the Center Meetinghouse)
2:00-4:00 A Shoemaker at Work
(in the Shoe Shop)
2:00 Music on the Antique Pipe Organ
(in the Center Meetinghouse)
3:00 Meet 19th Century Irish Immigrant
Mary Culligan (in the Towne House)
* Daily Events are Subject to Change
A CHILD’S WORLD EXHIBIT
In the early 19th century, there was an increasing awareness of "childhood" as separate from infancy, yet distinctly different from young adulthood and maturity. 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. Located in the Visitor Center Gallery.
HANDS ON CRAFTS CENTER
Instruction by Village craftspeople; make an item to take home. Today’s offerings include:
10:00-11:45– Putty Paint a Trinket Box
with Heart Motifs ($10)
1:00-3:30– Dip a Pair of Candles ($5)
Some restrictions on age, safety, and number of participants may apply. Cash and credit cards are accepted. Daily events are subject to change.
THE FENNO TEXTILE EXHIBIT
Learn about the home production of textiles in early New England & find out what the changes in factory production meant to fashion at home & in everyday dress. Try your hand at carding wool, weaving a pattern, & piecing a quilt block with colorful tiles.
2013 QUILT CHALLENGE
Do you quilt? Have you always wanted to try quilting? Here’s your chance! Old Sturbridge Village is hosting a second annual Members Quilt Challenge. This year’s challenge is to design and make a quilt inspired by an 1808 hexagonal quilt from the OSV collection and include each of the five provided challenge fabrics. For more information, go to www.osv.org or inquire at the OSV Visitor Center.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL POINT OF VIEW
River Walk is open (entrance near the Sawmill)
Woodland Walk is open
(entrance near the Graveyard)
Pasture Walk is open
(entrance behind the Freeman Farm)
Also, see an exhibit in the Quinebaug Bridge about the important role rivers played in early New England life.
DINING & SHOPPING
9:30-4:00 Grant Store & Bake Shop
(on the Common) Famous for our chocolate chip cookies, beverages & village made crafts.
Hot Soup & Sandwiches available as well.
9:30-4:00 Village Café (in the Oliver Wight Tavern)
Serves New England Coffee and hot beverages, cold beverages, baked goods, soups and "grab & go" sandwiches and salads.
10:00-4:30 Museum Gift Shop & Book Store
We stay open a bit later than the rest of the village to give you the opportunity to find that ultimate souvenir. Please come see what we have to offer!
MUSEUM HISTORY
Old Sturbridge Village traces its beginnings to the remarkable collection amassed by industrialists Albert B. and J. Cheney Wells of neighboring Southbridge. The Wells family brought together a wealth of early New England artifacts, including tools, utensils, furniture, glassware, and clocks. The family later dedicated itself to the idea of displaying the collections within a working village, where visitors could better understand how the items were originally crafted and used.
Old Sturbridge Village first opened to the public on June 8, 1946. In the more than 60 years since, more than 21 million adults and children have visited the Village, and the museum has attained international recognition for its innovations in research and education.
UPCOMING EVENTS
A St. Patrick's Day Celtic Celebration
March 16, 2013 - March 17, 2013
The wearin' o' the green goes on all day on St. Patrick's Day at the Village. Sit in on Celtic music sessions throughout the day at the Bullard Tavern, and see Full Gael in concert at the Stephen Brewer Theater in the evening. *Evening programs are not included with daytime admission.
Patriots Day
April 15, 2013
Join us in celebrating the role played by patriots of New England in the nation's birth, with musket demonstrations and marching and drilling with the Militia. Patriots Day is a highlight of special school vacation activities, April 14-22.
ENJOY A FREE 2nd VISIT WITHIN 10 DAYS!
With your full price admission, you can have your receipt validated at any gift shop today for a free return visit between now and March 27th, or apply today’s admission toward an annual Membership and enjoy free daytime visits for a year.
