Old Sturbridge Village, Valentine’s Weekend
February 15 - February 16
Valentine’s Weekend is February 15th and 16th at Old Sturbridge Village! During this special weekend, we will explore history related to courtship, love letters, and valentines, as well as celebrate the opening of an all-new exhibit: Hands & Hearts.
Hands & Hearts will be located in the Visitor Center and explores marriage and partnership in 19th-century New England by telling the stories of four real couples.
Plan your visit to the Village with your friends and family and come celebrate Valentine’s Day. There are a variety of ways to learn about the history of courtship, love letters, dance, and more. Come engage with our costumed interpreters and enjoy our historic buildings and landscape. Plus, there will be special Valentine’s Day Weekend programs including:
- View the process of preparing a cup of hot chocolate, from roasting the cacao beans to pouring the molten beverage.
- Come hear a selection of comedic love songs from the period.
- See a sample from the OSV Collection of Valentine’s cards and learn about this tradition.
- In the Blacksmith Shop and Tin Shop heart-shaped cookware and cookie cutters will be made by hand.
- Learn about designing everlasting bouquets and see a demonstration of baking a wedding cake
- Shop for unique gifts including Old Sturbridge Village Chocolate Chip Cookies and more.
- Celebrate the grand opening of our new Hands & Hearts exhibit. This exhibit explores marriage and partnership in 19th-century New England by telling the stories of four couples.
- On Saturday, February 15th only, join the OSV Dancers as they celebrate the pleasure of dance in early American New England. Performances include “Pleasure of Love” and “Come, Haste to the Wedding.”
PLUS: To add to this celebratory weekend, we invite you to renew your wedding vows in the Center Meetinghouse with a Justice of the Peace. A limited number of time slots will be available to express and renew your love and commitment to your spouse.
