Old Sturbridge Village, Teacher Open House

Calling all teachers!

Learn more about OSV’s field trip options, sign up for a hands-on workshop, and explore how our offerings can fit your curriculum. The Teacher Open House is FREE for educators and one guest, but pre-registration is required. Please share with the teachers you know!

Haven’t been to Old Sturbridge Village since your own 3rd grade field trip? Take this opportunity to reacquaint yourself with the museum and all it has to offer. 

Join us for an open house on Saturday, October 4. Learn more about OSV’s field trip options, from self-guided visits to hands-on workshops. Sign up for a workshop yourself and explore how our offerings fit with your curriculum and how you can tailor a visit to OSV to suit your students’ needs. 

• Enjoy snacks and mulled cider by the fire at Museum Education
• Explore OSV’s program options for schools and youth groups with education staff
• Learn how OSV is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence through workshops, tours, and civics programs. 
• Take home self-guided materials, craft instructions, and lesson plans to use with your students 
• If a field trip to the Village isn’t possible, learn more about our outreach options to have educators come to you. 
• See if there is grant funding available to bring your students to the Village! 
• Be entered into a raffle to win OSV-made goods, classroom visits, and activity packs 

This teacher open house day is free for educators and one guest. All workshops will take place at the Museum Education building. The Village is open from 9:30 to 5:00. Pre-registration is required; see below for details. 

Questions? Please email Liz O’Grady, Director of Museum Education, Field Trip and Youth Programs, at [email protected], or call (508) 347-0287.

Pre-registration is required so that we can plan accordingly!