Old Sturbridge Village

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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 historians in costume, 59 antique buildings, three water-powered mills, and a working farm. Visitors can ride a stagecoach, view antiques, tour heirloom gardens, meet heritage breed farm animals, and enjoy hands-on crafts. Open year-round, but hours change seasonally. View hours of operation.

Enjoy an evening tour of Common with shops and homes lit only by the glow of candles, oil lamps, and firelight. Period food, music and more. Learn more.

Thanksgiving events include hearth cooking, demonstrations of 19th-century table manners, a shooting match, and a Thanksgiving sermon. Learn more. Sponsored by Southbridge Savings Bank.

Spend a memorable night together as a family during December school vacation week. Cook an 1830s-style meal using old-fashioned methods and recipes. Learn more. Also, a great gift idea!

December Discovery Camps: Winter Festivities

Learn about American history first-hand -- and in 1830s costume -- as a junior intern at Old Sturbridge Village. Space is limited; apply now.

The Best Birthday Party in History Just Got Better

Now with more options than ever. A birthday party at OSV is buckets of fun and is sure to be a treasured memory. Learn more.

Enjoy the holiday season in our magical village. Purchase online before Nov. 14 and save 28%-50%. Watch a video and learn more. Sponsored by FCHP and TD Bank.

Now through June 30
New Exhibit: Quilts from the OSV Collection: 1790-1850

See rare quilts from the OSV collection on display for the first time in more than 10 years. View a slide show and learn more.

An unforgettable opportunity to step into the kitchen at Old Sturbridge Village and enjoy a 19th-century meal prepared cooperatively. Watch a slide show.

Here's what's next at the Oliver Wight Tavern.

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