Welcome to Old Sturbridge Village
Old Sturbridge Village is a “must-see” destination to experience early New England life from 1790-1840. One of the country’s largest living history museums, OSV has a large staff of historians in costume, 59 historic buildings on 200 acres, three authentic water-powered mills and two covered bridges. Visitors can ride in a stagecoach, view antiques, heirloom gardens, meet the farm animals, and take part in hands-on crafts year-round.
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Sat., July 4, 9:30 am - 5 pm Independence Day Celebration |
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| Spend your Fourth with us...experience Independence Day from an 1838 point of view. Purchase daytime admission at the gate; evening fireworks now sold out. | |
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Saturday, July 18 Fire & Ice Day Firefighters half price! |
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| Perfect for a steamy summer day, this event features hand-pump fire trucks from around the region and demonstrations of period ice cream-making. | |
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Jun. 29-Aug. 21 Register now for upcoming Discovery Camps, for ages 6-17 |
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| Register now for 5-day Summer Adventures in History from late June through mid-August. | |
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Dining at the Oliver Wight Tavern |
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| Enjoy Sunday Brunch at the Oliver Wight Tavern, when kids eat free! (The T&G had good things to say...) Also, dine under the stars on Friday evenings this summer. | |
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New at OSV: Farms, Families and Change: New England Farming and Rural Life |
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| Where does our food come from? Why does the New England landscape look the way it does? OSV's newest visitor experience helps uncover the answers. |
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Attention heirloom gardeners: Plants are here! |
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| Head to the Herb Garden end of the Museum Gift Shop to browse flats of perennial flowers and herbs -- museum admission not required! | |
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Are you on Facebook? |
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| Become a Fan of OSV and keep current at this independent Facebook page. Also, keep up with goings-on at the Oliver Wight Tavern. | |
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July 4, 6 to 10 p.m. Come for the day, fireworks now sold out; OSV's July 4th is sponsored by Country Bank |
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| OSV re-opens at 6pm for special evening activities followed by a 21st-century fireworks display. Fireworks tickets are now sold out. Ticketholders: contact us if you have questions about the event. | |
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Available now NEW! Old Sturbridge Village Cookbook |
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| Fresh from the oven...the new and improved Old Sturbridge Village Cookbook...stop by the Museum Gift Shop or purchase online. | |
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Catch the stagecoach, operating daily |
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| Get a feel for early 19th-century travel on the stagecoach, daily through foliage season. | |
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Save the Date! Sept. 12 2nd annual Old Sturbridge Village Gala at the Oliver Wight Tavern |
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| This year's gala fundraising event promises to be a magical evening. Proceeds support the Village's museum programs brought to life by our costumed staff. | |
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Monthly, next date is July 11 NEW! For Members Only: Take a Closer Look |
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| This new program invites a closer look behind the scenes. Free and open to OSV Members. If you've enjoyed Garden Thyme, try this. |
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What's happening when? |
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| Here's our printer-friendly events calendar. | |
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Throughout 2009 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. Doing some research? We share some of ours... | |
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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 valuable to us. | |
