Old Sturbridge Village, Scout Day

Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA

Join us for our spring Scout Day on Saturday, March 16, 2024!  Scout Days offer you and your troop the opportunity to explore the Village and participate in hands-on activities.  This is a great opportunity for Scouts to gain exposure to many aspects of 1830s New England life in an interactive way. This Scout Day […]

Old Sturbridge Village, Celtic Celebration

Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA

In the early 19th century, skilled Irish immigrants came to Worcester County to work on the Blackstone Canal and the railroads. Join us today as we celebrate their cultural heritage through music, dance, storytelling, and poetry. Highlights for the weekend include: Listen to popular Celtic music from early 19th-century New England as well as a demonstration […]

Event Series Old Sturbridge Village, Maple Days

Old Sturbridge Village, Maple Days

Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA

For many at Old Sturbridge Village, the first whiff of spring isn’t the aroma of spring flowers – it’s the smell of wood smoke and maple syrup, a sure sign that the sap is rising and spring is on the way.  Join us for “Maple Days” select dates in March, when the Village’s working sugar […]

Event Series Old Sturbridge Village, Maple Days

Old Sturbridge Village, Maple Days

Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA

For many at Old Sturbridge Village, the first whiff of spring isn’t the aroma of spring flowers – it’s the smell of wood smoke and maple syrup, a sure sign that the sap is rising and spring is on the way.  Join us for “Maple Days” select dates in March, when the Village’s working sugar […]

Old Sturbridge Village, Maple Days

Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA

For many at Old Sturbridge Village, the first whiff of spring isn’t the aroma of spring flowers – it’s the smell of wood smoke and maple syrup, a sure sign that the sap is rising and spring is on the way.  Join us for “Maple Days” select dates in March, when the Village’s working sugar […]

Old Sturbridge Village, Maple Days

Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA

For many at Old Sturbridge Village, the first whiff of spring isn’t the aroma of spring flowers – it’s the smell of wood smoke and maple syrup, a sure sign that the sap is rising and spring is on the way.  Join us for “Maple Days” select dates in March, when the Village’s working sugar […]

Old Sturbridge Village, Maple Days

Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA

For many at Old Sturbridge Village, the first whiff of spring isn’t the aroma of spring flowers – it’s the smell of wood smoke and maple syrup, a sure sign that the sap is rising and spring is on the way.  Join us for “Maple Days” select dates in March, when the Village’s working sugar […]

Old Sturbridge Village, Maple Days

Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA

For many at Old Sturbridge Village, the first whiff of spring isn’t the aroma of spring flowers – it’s the smell of wood smoke and maple syrup, a sure sign that the sap is rising and spring is on the way.  Join us for “Maple Days” select dates in March, when the Village’s working sugar […]

Old Sturbridge Village, Maple Days

Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA

For many at Old Sturbridge Village, the first whiff of spring isn’t the aroma of spring flowers – it’s the smell of wood smoke and maple syrup, a sure sign that the sap is rising and spring is on the way.  Join us for “Maple Days” select dates in March, when the Village’s working sugar […]

Event Series Old Sturbridge Village, Maple Days

Old Sturbridge Village, Maple Days

Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA

For many at Old Sturbridge Village, the first whiff of spring isn’t the aroma of spring flowers – it’s the smell of wood smoke and maple syrup, a sure sign that the sap is rising and spring is on the way.  Join us for “Maple Days” select dates in March, when the Village’s working sugar […]

Old Sturbridge Village, Evening of Illumination

Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA

How did New England families spend their evenings before the intrusion of texting, telephones, TVs, and computers? Visitors to Old Sturbridge Village will get a rare chance to find out as they tour the historic Village lit only by candles, oil lamps, lanterns, and firelight during Old Sturbridge Village’s Evening of Illumination. Guided tours around the […]

Event Series Old Sturbridge Village, Maple Days

Old Sturbridge Village, Maple Days

Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA

For many at Old Sturbridge Village, the first whiff of spring isn’t the aroma of spring flowers – it’s the smell of wood smoke and maple syrup, a sure sign that the sap is rising and spring is on the way.  Join us for “Maple Days” select dates in March, when the Village’s working sugar […]

Event Series Old Sturbridge Village, Maple Days

Old Sturbridge Village, Maple Days

Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA

For many at Old Sturbridge Village, the first whiff of spring isn’t the aroma of spring flowers – it’s the smell of wood smoke and maple syrup, a sure sign that the sap is rising and spring is on the way.  Join us for “Maple Days” select dates in March, when the Village’s working sugar […]

Old Sturbridge Village, Winter

Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA

Old Sturbridge Village is currently open Fridays, Saturdays. and Sundays from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. The Village will also be open February school vacation week, February 21-23. Discovery Adventures are immersive day programs that give kids a chance to step back in time and experience life in the 1830s at Old Sturbridge Village. Every […]

Old Sturbridge Village, Washington’s Birthday

Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA

George Washington was revered in 1830s New England and his birthday was widely celebrated with balls and toasts. Celebrate Washington’s Birthday like they did in the 1830s! On Sunday, February 18th, join us for talks and discussions about Washington, a demonstration of creating perfect ballroom hairstyles, historical toasts, and finally, a recreated ball (1:00 p.m.) […]

Old Sturbridge Village, Evening of Illumination

Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA

How did New England families spend their evenings before the intrusion of texting, telephones, TVs, and computers? Visitors to Old Sturbridge Village will get a rare chance to find out as they tour the historic Village lit only by candles, oil lamps, lanterns, and firelight during Old Sturbridge Village’s Evening of Illumination. Guided tours around the […]

Old Sturbridge Village, Evening of Illumination

Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA

How did New England families spend their evenings before the intrusion of texting, telephones, TVs, and computers? Visitors to Old Sturbridge Village will get a rare chance to find out as they tour the historic Village lit only by candles, oil lamps, lanterns, and firelight during Old Sturbridge Village’s Evening of Illumination. Guided tours around the […]

Old Sturbridge Village, Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend

Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA

As a part of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service, AmeriCorps team members will bring several special programs to the Village on Monday, January 15, 2024. Start your visit to the Village in the Visitor Center, where you can contribute to our “I Have a Dream” cloud, visit a table with community […]

Old Sturbridge Village, Christmas

Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA

The village will be closed from December 24-26. Christmas by Candlelight continues after Christmas day. The festive fun continues December 27th-30th.During Christmas by Candlelight, you will see special Christmas decorations like dried fruit slice ornaments and knit stockings as well as demonstrations of creating treats like marzipan, plum cake, and mince-pie cookies. Find instructions for […]

Old Sturbridge Village, New England Thanksgiving

Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA

In early 19th-century New England, preparations for Thanksgiving started well before the actual holiday. This weekend be sure to stop by our households to learn about some of the dishes on 1830s Thanksgiving tables as we prepare for the holiday. On November 11th, we will be highlighting an 1830s Thanksgiving and the Old Sturbridge Village […]