Old Sturbridge Village

Old Sturbridge Village Since 1946, providing visitors with a deepened understanding of their own times through history.
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Old Sturbridge Village, the largest outdoor history museum in the Northeast, depicts a rural New England town of the 1830s. Marvel at more than 40 original buildings, including homes, meetinghouses, a district school, country store, bank, working farm, three water-powered mills, and trade shops - all situated on more than 200 scenic acres. Visitors can meet heritage breed farm animals and interact

with authentically costumed staff. Mission: Old Sturbridge Village, a museum and learning resource of New England life, invites each visitor to find meaning, pleasure, relevance, and inspiration through the exploration of history.

“Revolutionary soldiers - Some on two legs, some on one, but all on their last; may their sons be as successful in suppo...
09/02/2026

“Revolutionary soldiers - Some on two legs, some on one, but all on their last; may their sons be as successful in supporting their liberties, as their fathers were in obtaining them.” - Rutland Herald, May 2, 1826

For Muster Day on September 5th, we will be honoring the service of Revolutionary War veterans. By the 1830s, many of the Revolutionary generation were passing away, and the younger population of the United States was becoming more conscious of the fact that the future of the country rested on them. Come see a recreated military funeral for Sturbridge veteran Captain Simeon Fiske, who left this world in 1840. We hope that this somber occasion will inspire us to think about how we can all be stewards of our nation’s future.

Learn more and view the schedule at https://www.osv.org/event/muster-day/

LAST CHANCE to sign up for September Historical Craft Classes! Options include:🍨 Ice Cream and Sweet Treats: Make ice cr...
09/02/2026

LAST CHANCE to sign up for September Historical Craft Classes! Options include:

🍨 Ice Cream and Sweet Treats: Make ice cream using 19th-century methds, as well as little cakes, cookies, and whipped cream!

🍎 Apples Galore: Make apple treats like apple pie, cider cake, and bird's nest pudding.

🪢 Ancient Crafts: Cordage: Learn how to make rope using materials found in nature.

🎨 Multi-Color Block Printing: Carve a series of linoleum blocks and make your own three-color prints.

🪡 Basic Hand Sewing: 18th-Century Haversack: Learn basic hand stitches as you construct a small shoulder bag like those once carried by Revolutionary War soldiers.

Registrations close September 5. Learn more and sign up at https://www.osv.org/event/historical-craft-classes/

Back by popular demand! 🍂 This September, seniors aged 60 and over receive half-price general daytime admission to Old S...
09/02/2026

Back by popular demand! 🍂 This September, seniors aged 60 and over receive half-price general daytime admission to Old Sturbridge Village. For a discounted rate of just $14 (online or at the door), step back in time and experience a day filled with history, discovery, and joy, perfect for creating unforgettable memories with friends and family. Learn more at https://www.osv.org/event/senior-september/

09/01/2026

A Haunting Halloween Season Awaits – Tickets on Sale Now!

You think you know Frankenstein. You’ve never seen it like this. Be here for the opening season of Phantoms by Firelight: Frankenstein Encounter at Old Sturbridge Village. Inspired by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (1818) and the scientific curiosity of the early 19th century, step into a world of creation, fear, and imagination. Purchase early and SAVE! Learn more and get tickets today at www.osv.org/phantoms

There are two months until Halloween, but only 33 days until opening night of Phantoms by Firelight: Frankenstein Encoun...
08/31/2026

There are two months until Halloween, but only 33 days until opening night of Phantoms by Firelight: Frankenstein Encounter at Old Sturbridge Village! 👻 The member presale ends TONIGHT, so now is the time to lock in the lowest possible ticket prices. Members can save up to $20 per adult ticket and $8 per youth ticket by purchasing tickets through tonight.

Tickets go on sale to the public tomorrow, September 1, at 10:00 a.m.

Learn more and get tickets at https://www.osv.org/event/phantoms-by-firelight/

Muster Day is THIS SATURDAY at Old Sturbridge Village! Join us on September 5 for a great lineup of militia-themed progr...
08/31/2026

Muster Day is THIS SATURDAY at Old Sturbridge Village! Join us on September 5 for a great lineup of militia-themed programming. See a cannon demonstration and target shoot, help roll cartridges for the militia, learn about how the militia of the 1830s connected to the American Revolution, attend a recreated wake and funeral for a Veteran of the American Revolution, and enjoy fife and drum music. Be sure to pick up some soft gingerbread, a traditional Muster Day treat, at the Miner Grant Store!

Learn more, get tickets, and see the schedule at https://www.osv.org/event/muster-day/

Time is running out to sign up for Historical Craft Classes on September 12 and 13! Indulge your taste buds as you learn...
08/31/2026

Time is running out to sign up for Historical Craft Classes on September 12 and 13! Indulge your taste buds as you learn to make ice cream and other sweet treats or apple pie and cider cake. Learn the ancient art of making cordage from materials found in nature. Try your hand at multi-color block printing. Sew your own 18th-century haversack. Space is limited, and registration closes September 5.

Learn more and sign up at https://www.osv.org/event/historical-craft-classes/

This is it! Today (Sunday, August 30, 2026) is the final day to enjoy free admission for kids and teens ages 17 and unde...
08/30/2026

This is it! Today (Sunday, August 30, 2026) is the final day to enjoy free admission for kids and teens ages 17 and under at Old Sturbridge Village. Make one more memorable summer adventure before this special offer ends!

See today's schedule at https://www.osv.org/daily-schedule/2026-08-30/

08/30/2026

This year’s Muster Day on September 5 features a special 250th twist!

Talk with members of volunteer militia companies and learn how early 19th-century militia units connected directly to the American Revolution; witness a recreated wake and military funeral for a Revolutionary War veteran; and enjoy traditional Muster Day activities like cannon and musket demonstrations and martial music.

Learn more at www.osv.org/muster-day

It's back-to-school season! 📚 By the 1830s, towns in New England (except Rhode Island) were required to have schools. To...
08/29/2026

It's back-to-school season! 📚 By the 1830s, towns in New England (except Rhode Island) were required to have schools. Townships were typically divided into several districts, each covering approximately four square miles (give or take, depending on the town and the population). In a District School like the one now at Old Sturbridge Village, about 50 students, ranging in age from about 3 or 4 to 16, would share a single main room, with the youngest students typically seated in the front. The District School at Old Sturbridge Village (c. 1810) was originally located in Candia, New Hampshire, and still features the original desks, complete with carved drawings from generations of schoolchildren.

Whether your kids are already back to school or getting ready for the first day, this weekend is a great time to take an adventure back in time at Old Sturbridge Village. Up to two kids are admitted for FREE with the purchase of an adult or senior ticket through August 30. Learn more at https://www.osv.org/event/kids-free-august/

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29 Stallion Hill Road
Sturbridge, MA
01566

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