"I know old houses. And I know we all love the old houses at Old Sturbridge Village.” - Norm Abram
An extensive collection of historic and reproduction buildings from throughout New England and New York provide the foundation, backdrop, and stage for our public programming. As a member of the OSV Board of Trustees, I know firsthand how important it is to maintain these authentic restorations.
And how costly! The early American lifestyle you experience at OSV is literally framed up in 68 buildings. That's 65 brick and stone chimneys, 60,979 square feet of wood floors, 1,000+ windows, and 208 wooden shutters, not to mention hundreds of interior and exterior wall spaces requiring period paint and wallpaper.
Please join me in building the the Old Sturbridge Village Preservation Society. Your pledge of an automatic monthly payment at one of our affordable gift levels will help preserve this shining example of America's past, far into the future.
- Norm Abram, host of The New Yankee Workshop; Master Carpenter for This Old House; Old Sturbridge Village Trustee
For as little as $20 a month, you can help sustain history. Choose from three options to support the Old Sturbridge Village Preservation Society:
OSV Center Village Sustainer
Your pledge of $20 per month helps maintain the structures around the Common at Old Sturbridge Village, including the Salem Towne House, Bullard Tavern, Parsonage, Law Office, Center Meetinghouse, Fenno House, Fitch House, and Thompson Bank.
OSV Countryside Sustainer
Your pledge of $50 per month provides the care and upkeep
of our countryside attractions, including the iconic Freeman Farm, the District Schoolhouse, Bixby House, the Vermont Covered Bridge, and our Sawmill, Gristmill and Carding Mill.
OSV Craft Shop Sustainer
Your pledge of $100 per month maintains our most popular buildings and exhibits, the craft shops, including the Tin, Blacksmith, Pottery, Printing, and Shoe Shops.
Want to do more?
For information about how you or your company can have the exclusive opportunity to Adopt a Building at Old Sturbridge Village, please call our Development Office at 508-347-0250.
