Old Sturbridge Village

Old Sturbridge Village Gala:Let's Keep the Ball Rolling

Save the Date! The first annual Gala is a fundraiser to be held at the Oliver Wight Tavern at the entrance to the museum.

The Stagecoach Has Arrived

Be among the first to experience OSV's new/old stagecoach! Take a ride around the Common and get a feel for what travel would have been like in the early 1800s.

Redcoats to Rebels

This year's re-enactment weekend focuses on units involved in the War for Independence, as early New Englanders referred to it. Regiments representing several colonies -- even French units in support of the colonists -- face off against the Redcoats (and units in their support -- remember the Hessians?).

Register now for Summer Discovery Camps

Registration is now open for Summer Adventures in History, a five-day program offered in June, July, and August.
Space still available...register now!

Off the Bed

This year's Textile Weekend focuses on quilted clothing - from viewpoints of function and fashion alike.

Crafts at Close Range

Registration now open for workshops in August and September. Try blacksmithing, rugmaking, or woodworking.

The Best Birthday Party in History

Kids! You and your friends can step back in time to mark your special day. Choose from several themes, dress in period costume, and have a blast in the past!

Evening at the Kiln

If you've seen the Village's giant kiln being fired before -- even if you haven't -- you're invited to experience it after dark.

Taking Root: The Growing Business of Gardening in Pots

This fascinating exhibit explores the art and business of gardening in flowerpots in 19th-century New England.

Have you seen our online Learning Lab?

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 Also, explore historical documents, including primary source documents and papers and articles by our research historians.

Coming up at Village Cinema

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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