Old Sturbridge Village

With buildings from far across New England, Old Sturbridge Village has collected and preserved the history of life in the early 1800s.

It’s safe to say that you won’t find a better piece of living history than Sturbridge, Massachusetts.

The sawyer fed a long board through the water-powered saw. All around the open-air mill blazed the glory of New England in the Fall. The trees were warm water-colors of yellow, orange, green, and a little red. Their reflection dappled even under the old grey wooden covered bridge. Old Sturbridge Village is a living history

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During Christmas by Candlelight, guests can see a variety of crafts and cooking demonstrations. Below, you will find an assortment of historical receipt (recipes) and Christmas craft projects that you can do at home!

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I stopped by B.P. Charles and Co., Stationers, to buy some ink, when the heavens opened, letting out a downpour unprecedented in the history of London. Oh, very well, it was an ordinary shower, but…

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For someone who loves New England and old buildings and history and old fashioned clothes and all the things, Old Sturbridge Village always sounded like a sort of heaven. An entire village made…

Have you ever wanted to slip back in time for an afternoon? This incredible outdoor museum in Massachusetts makes it possible. Old Sturbridge Village is a beloved Bay State historical attraction that allows you to walk around a recreated colonial village, no time machine needed.