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Old Sturbridge Village, Women’s History Days

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

Join us as we highlight extraordinary and everyday women of early 19th-century New England! Hear the stories of women missionaries, see demonstrations of clothing construction and spring cleaning, listen to poetry, and so much more. How did early 19th-century women see themselves? How did society view the woman’s sphere? How do we view their lives […]

Old Sturbridge Village, Patriots’ Day

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

Patriots’ Day observances at Old Sturbridge will resound with the stirring beat of drums and the thrilling call of the fife! In celebration of Patriots’ Day, join us as we explore the stories of Patriots who helped lay the groundwork for the founding of our country during the American Revolution as well as military history […]

Old Sturbridge Village, Home School Workshops

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

Homeschoolers ages 13 and up are invited to join us for themed, advanced craft workshops! These workshops will explore seasonal themes and incorporate items from OSV’s collections, the natural world around the museum, and contemporary and 19th-century issues. Things to know: All programs take place on Mondays. Participants will be able to enter the museum with Village […]

Old Sturbridge Village, Earth Days

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

Seed, sow, celebrate! Join us during Village Earth Days for a wide variety of talks, walks, workshops, and activities related to nature, ecology, stewardship, and more. Come and visit our gardeners and farmers to learn about how they are preparing the fields and gardens in the spring planting season. Standard Daytime Admission This March and […]

Old Sturbridge Village, Home School Workshops

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

Homeschoolers ages 13 and up are invited to join us for themed, advanced craft workshops! These workshops will explore seasonal themes and incorporate items from OSV’s collections, the natural world around the museum, and contemporary and 19th-century issues. You may also be interested in the winter sessions of our popular Civics programs! Click here to learn more. Things […]

Old Sturbridge Village, Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea

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

Celebrate mom, grandma, and the other mother figures in your life with a traditional Afternoon Tea at Old Sturbridge Village. Ox & Yoke Café will be transformed into a simple, yet classic, atmosphere complete with linens, flowers and more. Guests can sip an assortment of teas, and taste a variety of small bites including delectable […]

Old Sturbridge Village, Muster Day

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

Join us for our spring Muster Day to learn about militia history and see demonstrations of marching, musket and cannon firing, martial music, and target practice. To supplement the meager armed forces, most early 19th-century farmers and craftsmen were required by law to serve in local militia units – the forerunner of today’s National Guard. […]

Old Sturbridge Village, Wool Days

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

Discover how New England farmers used the wool from their sheep in the 1830s at Old Sturbridge Village’s annual Wool Days. Farmers will give the sheep their annual “haircut” while costumed historians demonstrate the entire wool textile process, from scouring and carding the wool to dyeing, spinning, and then knitting the dyed yarn. Please note […]