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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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 and fifes & drums fill the air. You may opt to Mess with the Militia and join the troops for their mid-day meal. | |
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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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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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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. | |
