Welcome to Old Sturbridge Village
Old Sturbridge Village is a “must-see” destination to experience early New England life from 1790-1840. One of the country’s largest living history museums, OSV has a large staff of historians in costume, 59 historic buildings on 200 acres, three authentic water-powered mills and two covered bridges. Visitors can ride in a stagecoach, view antiques, heirloom gardens, meet the farm animals, and take part in hands-on crafts year-round.
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Outdoor skating at OSV is back... |
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| There is a new area for safe outdoor skating at Old Sturbridge Village this winter (weather permitting, of course). | |
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Mon., Jan. 19; Sat., Jan. 31 Coming this month: King Day, Fire & Ice Day |
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| We're open on the Monday holiday marking Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday with special programs highlighting social reformers of the 1830s, not to mention the promise of outdoor winter fun...then at the end of the month, on Fire & Ice Day, see blocks of ice cut and harvested from the Mill Pond, then stop by the Bullard Tavern for cozy activities by the fire. | |
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January 17 Hearthside Bounty returns to the Bullard Tavern |
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| See courses prepared at the fire -- and lend a hand with preparations, if you wish -- then dine family-style as in an early New England tavern. See menu details and register online. | |
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Dinner in a Country Village Experience it -- or gift it! |
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| This program invites you into an early New England kitchen for a learning experience you can sink your teeth into. | |
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Monday, January 19 (King Day) Free Teacher Workshop |
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| Register now for this free teacher workshop, We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution, a Projects in Civic Engagement program presented at Old Sturbridge Village by the Boston University School of Education. | |
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Wednesday, February 4 Register now for the next Home School Day |
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| Online registration is now open for the next Home School Day, Celebrating the Lives of Martha and George Washington. Also offered this winter are Youth Hands-On History classes, with workshops in black- smithing, pottery, hearth cooking, and more. |
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February 18 Families Cook: Hearth cooking (and dinner) in the Village |
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| The family version of our popular hearth-cooking program...an unforgettable experience for adults and kids ages 8 & up. Register now. | |
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Feb. 19 & 20 and Apr. 22 & 23 Register now for upcoming Discovery Camps, for ages 6-17 |
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| Registration is now open for February's Celebrate the President's Birthday! and for April's Spring Adventures in History. | |
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This week at Village Cinema Eagle Eye |
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| The Stephen M. Brewer Theater in Old Sturbridge Village's Visitor Center is the setting for Village Cinema, showing recent releases in Surround Sound on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7pm. | |
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Deadline is March 15 Now accepting applications for College Internships for 2009 |
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| Attention undergraduates: Learn about opportunities to spend a fulfilling summer at Old Sturbridge Village this year. | |
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This month at the Oliver Wight Tavern |
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| NEW! Join us for Friday Night Rib Room and enjoy a magical evening -- OSV Style! Also, back for 2009: our very special winter offer -- enjoy Sunday Brunch at the Oliver Wight Tavern, then visit the Village for half price! |
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Now through January 2009 Old Sturbridge Village Salutes Cranberry History |
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| Bring in any Ocean Spray product label and get $5 off daytime admission. Limit 1 discount per label; 4 per family. Not valid with any other offer; good through 1/31/09. See what's happening today at the Village. | |
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What is it? |
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| Look here for some clues about historical objects that you can see when you visit. | |
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Have you seen our online Learning Lab? |
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| See and learn about early New England artifacts here at Old Sturbridge Village. Also, explore historical documents, including primary source documents and papers and articles by our research historians. | |
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Give the gift of OSV year-round. |
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| Give a unique gift and support OSV! OSV gift certificates can be used toward admission, dining, shopping, craft workshops, Youth Hands-On History, Discovery Camps, and just about any program Old Sturbridge Village offers. A gift of Membership lasts the whole year or find a unique gift at our online giftshop. |
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Throughout 2009 Taking Root: The Growing Business of Gardening in Pots |
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| This fascinating exhibit explores the art and business of gardening in flowerpots in 19th-century New England. | |
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Have you visited OSV recently? We welcome your comments. |
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| Please take a minute to tell us about your experience. Your feedback is used to help us plan. You may also be interested in receiving occasional E-Mail updates from the Village. | |
