It was in 1820 that Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow was first published, thrilling audiences with its mystery, action and horror!  The short story tells the tale of a Hessian soldier who comes back to haunt a small rural community while looking for the head he lost during a Revolutionary War battle.  On this Scout Day, Scouts will have the opportunity to learn more about this tale and its time through storytelling, demonstrations and hands-on activities. 


Our recreated community at Old Sturbridge Village portrays a "typical" New England town of the early 19th century.  It is divided into three distinct areas:  the Center Village, the Countryside, and the Mill Neighborhood.  The historical mills, shops, homes, working farm, district school, commercial buildings, and meetinghouses re-create a community where authentically costumed Villagers demonstrate and discuss with visitors the daily life, work, and celebrations of 19th-century New Englanders.

If time permits, consider making a quick craft in the Hands-on Crafts Center; $5-10 per activity - first come, first served; some age and safety restrictions apply.   50-minute hands-on studios will also be offered. These activities are designed to meet Brownies Try-Its, Junior Girl Scout Badge and Cub Scout Elective and Badge requirements.  Additional Studios not meeting badge requirements are available for all Scouts and youths. On-line registration for these studios will open approximately one month in advance.

Details:

• This event is for Groups and Individual Scouts w/an Adult - Family Members too!
• Admission rates:
  • $7 per Scout (in uniform, please - ages 5 to 17);
    
  • $10 per Scout (in uniform, please - ages 5 to 17); includes an OSV Patch
  • Adults: One adult per Scout also pays the special $7 Scout Day rate. Additional Adults pay the Adult Admission rate of $20. (Admission rate includes most Village activities.) Members, Sturbridge residents, and children under three are free.
    
  • Youth: Additional youth (ages 3-17) $7
    
  • Studio sessions are $5 per activity per child; Hands-on Crafts Center Activities are $5-10 per activity per child.
    
• Scouts will receive an activity sheet to complete during their visit.
  
• Registration for Hands-On Studios will open approximately one month in advance of event date.

Stay a little longer...special Scout Overnight scheduled!