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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Lambs are here! |
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| The newest lambs are near the Fenno Barn! More new lambs are expected in the days ahead, so plan your spring visit now. | |
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Sunday, May 11 Mother's Day |
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| Moms get free admission on this day! Enjoy the Village in springtime and learn about motherhood in early New England. | |
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Saturday, May 17 Muster Day |
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| Share in the excitement of a re-created early New England Muster Day, where the sounds of muskets fill the air. | |
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Memorial Day Weekend, 5/24-26 The Stagecoach Arrives |
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| Be among the first to experience OSV's new/old stagecoach! 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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July 4, 6 to 10 p.m. Fourth-of-July Fireworks |
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| This year, OSV's 19th-century Independence Day Celebration will be followed by a 21st-century fireworks display. Tickets now on sale for Members only; public sale begins May 15. | |
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Register now for Summer Discovery Camps |
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| Registration is now open for Summer Adventures in History, a five-day program offered in June, July, and August. NEW!! Now open to ages 6 & 7. |
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Take a Peek - For Members Only |
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| This thematic program offers Members the chance to "take a peek" into collections storage with a Village specialist. Offered monthly. Register online now. | |
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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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Historical Society of Early American Decoration Meeting |
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| The Historical Society of Early American Decoration will be holding their spring meeting on May 9-11 at the Sturbridge Host hotel. Former OSV curator Nan Wolverton will present "Rural Fancy: Paint-Decorated Furnishings in the OSV Collection" during Saturday's program. Special package rates including admission to the Village are available. For more information, visit the Historical Society of Early American Decoration website. | |
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Tues-Sun, 10am to 4:30pm Attention heirloom gardeners: Seeds are here! |
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| Come in to browse, or click on Gift Shop (above, right) to see a selection of seeds for heirloom flowers, vegetables, and herbs. | |
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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. You may also be interested in learning about OSV's participation in a new history web launch for teachers. |
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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, have a blast in the past! | |
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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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Village Cinema this Fri. & Sat. |
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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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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. | |
