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Celtic Cats (NE Regional)

August 11-12, 2012
Celtic Cats (NE Regional)
Sturbridge, MA
Other:14 rings: 10 Allbreed, 4 Specialty

Info:Francine Hicks, 207-353-2633

When: Aug 11, 2012 12 AM to Aug 12, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 11 Aug 2012 00 )

213th Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Conference

Description:

"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds in Christ Jesus."
~ Romans 12:2

Featuring: Rev. Ben Guess, Collegium Member and Executive Minister of Local Church Ministries for the United Church of Christ

Resolution Deadline is: February 16, 2012.

Further details and registration materials will be available in February.

Download a "Save the Date" flyer.

When: Jun 15, 2012 12 AM to Jun 16, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00 )

Corvair Society of America International Convention

Corvair Society of America International Convention

The Corvair Society of America's (CORSA's) 2012 International Convention will include a full menu of meetings and events for every kind of Corvair enthusiast, including: Concours d' Elegance, Car Display, Road Rally, Autocross, Special Interest Group Meetings, Tech Sessions, Swap Meet, Parts Vendors, and more. And there will be activities for all members of the family, too, including Bus Tours, Crafter Exhibits. New England Style Clam Bake, and a big Model Car Contest. The entire Convention will be capped off with a grand Awards Banquet on Saturday night with a special Guest Speaker. All CORSA members are welcome to participate, and the public is invited to see the Corvairs that will be on display.

When: Jul 25, 2012 12 AM to Jul 28, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00 )

April School Vacation Week

Enjoy expanded hands-on and interactive activities throughout the Village, along with family-friendly performances and entertainment. Meet the new arrivals at the farm (every day) and on Monday (Patriots Day), take part in martial activities.

When: Apr 14, 2012 12 AM to Apr 22, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00 )

Drummers' Call

Showcasing many of New England's premier fife and drum bands.

Learn about the role musicians played in a day in the life of an early New England soldier. Meet the units and learn their stories and histories.

See a grand parade and hear each group perform for review. Later, all the corps will participate in a "Jollification" (like a large jam session.) See a uniform fashion show.

When: Sep 8, 2012 12 AM to Sep 8, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 08 Sep 2012 00 )

Family Fun Days

Bring the whole family and celebrate the days of late summer
with games and excitement for everyone!

You're invited to join the fun on these days: play base ball the way early New Englanders did, make a craft, join a game of French & English (left), meet the young oxen in training, try your hand at marbling paper, watch a toy fire-balloon flight, visit the Freeman Farm, stop and see craftsmen at work, and much more.

When: Sep 1, 2012 12 AM to Sep 3, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00 )

Patriots Day

Join us in celebrating the role played by patriots of New England in the nation's birth, a highlight of special school vacation activities, April 14-22.

Special events include fife and drum music throughout the day and musket ball-making demonstrations. Visitors can also create a Revolutionary War musket cartridge.

Meet the men on both sides of the Revolution. A minuteman and a loyalist will talk about their differences - from uniforms to philosophy.

Young visitors are invited to learn how to drill and march with muskets on the Common, using instructions from the official 1776 drill manual.

When: Apr 16, 2012 12 AM to Apr 16, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00 )

Home School Day

Ready to register? Please click here to be taken to the registration page.

Home School Days offer you and your children the opportunity to visit the Village and participate in hands-on activities and participatory programs. This is a great opportunity for children to gain exposure to many aspects of 1830s New England life in an interactive way.

On this Home School Day, Thanksgiving Traditions, learn about the much-loved tradition of Thanksgiving and how things have changed over time. With the busy agricultural season coming to an end, New England citizens began preparing for the much-anticipated Thanksgiving celebration. This was a time of merriment, hearty eating, and giving thanks. In October 1621, the "first" Thanksgiving included two very culturally-diverse peoples and became a much-loved tradition that has changed over time. Learn about some of these changes, experience some of the culture, and compare then and "now"-- the 1830s!

See the full daily schedule

Register for 50 or 90-minute hands-on studios (ages 5 and up - registration is required and will open on October 3). Please note: the Wood Studio will take place under the Glass Exhibit in the Village.

We recommend that you allow for up to three hours to visit the Village. If time permits, consider making a quick craft in the Hands-on Crafts Center; $5-10 per activity (first come, first served); some age and safety restrictions apply.

Ready to register? Please click here to be taken to the registration page.

When: Sep 12, 2012 12 AM to Sep 12, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00 )

Textile Weekend

Each year, Old Sturbridge Village explores a different aspect of 19th-century textiles. Past topics have included quilting, needlework, and women's domesitic textile prodcution.

Check back to see what will be featured during the 2012 Textile Weekend.

When: Aug 18, 2012 12 AM to Aug 19, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 18 Aug 2012 00 )

Wool Days

The sheep get their yearly "haircuts" this weekend. Farmers shear the sheep, and costumed history interpreters demonstrate the entire wool textile process, from scouring and carding the wool to spinning, knitting and weaving the handspun wool yarn into a blanket.

Try your hand at carding the wool, and then see how the Village's 19th-century water-powered carding mill can do the same job much faster.

Meet the lambs, chickens, cows and oxen, and watch a host of daily demonstrations, including musket firing, hearth cooking, printing, coopering, blacksmithing, shoe-making and launching toy hot air balloons.

View a slide show.

Wool Days are generously sponsored by Southbridge Savings Bank.

When: May 26, 2012 12 AM to May 28, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 26 May 2012 00 )

EXHIBIT: By the Fireside

Decorating the New England Parlor Hearth 1790-1840

When: Sep 10, 2011 12 AM to May 28, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00 )

Muster Day

9:30 AM-5:00 PM

When: Jun 9, 2012 9 AM to Jun 9, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 09 Jun 2012 09 )

Evening at the Kiln

7:00 PM-9:00 PM

When: Jun 16, 2012 12 AM to Jun 16, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 16 Jun 2012 00 )

Music & Art Weekend

9:30 AM-5:00 PM

When: Jun 16, 2012 12 AM to Jun 17, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 16 Jun 2012 00 )

Girl Scout Day

Girl Scout Days at Old Sturbridge Village offer Girl Scouts, and their families and friends, the opportunity to learn about America's proud past! Our recreated community portrays a "typical" New England town of the early 19th century. It is divided into three distinct areas: the Center Village, the Countryside, and the Mill Neighborhood. The historical mills, shops, homes, working farm, district school, commercial buildings, and meetinghouses re-create a community where authentically costumed Villagers demonstrate and discuss with visitors the daily life, work, and celebrations of 19th-century New Englanders.

Registration for 50-minute hands-on studio activites will open approximately one month in advance of the event date. These activities are designed to meet Brownies Try-Its and Junior Girl Scout Badge requirements. Additional Studios not meeting badge requirements will also be available for all Scouts and youths. If time permits, consider making a quick craft in the Hands-on Crafts Center; $5-10 per activity - first come, first served; some age and safety restrictions apply.

Details:

• This event is for Groups and Individual Girl Scouts w/an Adult - Family Members too!
• Admission rates:
  • $7 per Scout (in uniform, please - ages 5 to 17);
    
  • $10 per Scout (in uniform, please - ages 5 to 17); includes an OSV Patch
  • Adults: One adult per Scout also pays the special $7 Scout Day rate. Additional Adults pay the Adult Admission rate of $20. (Admission rate includes most Village activities.) Members, Sturbridge residents, and children under three are free.
    
  • Youth: Additional youth (ages 3-17) $7
    
  • Studio sessions are $5 per activity per child; Hands-on Crafts Center Activities are $5-10 per activity per child.
    
• Registration for Hands-On Studios will open approximately one month in advance of event date.

Stay a little longer...special Scout Overnights scheduled!

When: Apr 14, 2012 12 AM to Apr 14, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00 )

Boy Scout Day

9:30 AM-5:00 PM

When: Mar 31, 2012 12 AM to Mar 31, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00 )

Dog Days for Members

Old Sturbridge Village extends to OSV members the privilege of bringing their dog to Old Sturbridge Village during the first weekend of the month in January, February, March, April, and November. Not a member yet? Join now.

Members - have you attended a Dog Day in the past? Send us photos of your dog enjoying the Village!

In order to be eligible to participate in Dog Days at Old Sturbridge Village, the following policy will be enforced:

• Owner of the dog must be a member of Old Sturbridge Village. "Guest" dogs are not eligible. Entrance to the Village is extended to dogs only, no other animals.
• Owner/member must show valid paper dog license upon arrival at the Visitor Center.
• Dogs are to be kept on a leash and under control at all times while on Old Sturbridge Village property.
• Dogs are to be accompanied by owner/member at all times. Dogs may not be tied and left unaccompanied.
• Dogs are not allowed inside of any exhibit building, food service building, gift shop or in the Playground area.
• For the safety of other visitors as well as other animals, please keep dogs away from livestock including cattle, pigs, sheep, chickens, turkeys as well as horses that are pulling the carryall and stagecoach.
• A plastic bag will be issued to every owner/member upon arrival at the Visitor Center to clean up after their dog while on Old Sturbridge Village property.
• Any violation of this policy will be reported to Old Sturbridge Village Security who may ask the owner/member to leave with their dog.

When: Apr 7, 2012 12 AM to Apr 8, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00 )

Redcoats & Rebels

See the largest military re-enactment in New England with soldiers portraying British, Irish, Welsh, German, Scottish, French and Colonial troops. The Village is transformed into a military camp from the time of the War for Independence, as it was known in early New England. Come see what it was really like for those who fought to win America's freedoms.

Daytime events include a mock battle each afternoon, cannon-firing demonstrations, fife and drum music, and marching and drilling demonstrations. See how laundry was done, and meet the surgeons who tended to the wounded and administered smallpox inoculations.

On Saturday, stay for special extended hours. The Village will be open until 8:00 p.m. for a special evening program, "Twilight Encampment," when visitors can mingle with troops in their camps from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. There is no additional charge for the evening program. (The Village will close at its normal time, 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.)

Food and beverages will be available for sale in the Village Cafe, Bullard Tavern Cafe. Grilled items and ice cream, as well as wine and beer will also be sold in the Village. Visitors may bring in their own food, but no outside alcohol is allowed.

See video.

Named a Best of New England event
by Yankee magazine.

When: Aug 4, 2012 12 AM to Aug 5, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 04 Aug 2012 00 )

Home School Day

Ready to register? Please click here to be taken to the registration page.

Home School Days offer you and your children the opportunity to visit the Village and participate in hands-on activities and participatory programs. This is a great opportunity for children to gain exposure to many aspects of 1830s New England life in an interactive way.

On this Home School Day, Thanksgiving Traditions, learn about the much-loved tradition of Thanksgiving and how things have changed over time. With the busy agricultural season coming to an end, New England citizens began preparing for the much-anticipated Thanksgiving celebration. This was a time of merriment, hearty eating, and giving thanks. In October 1621, the "first" Thanksgiving included two very culturally-diverse peoples and became a much-loved tradition that has changed over time. Learn about some of these changes, experience some of the culture, and compare then and "now"-- the 1830s!

See the full daily schedule

Register for 50 or 90-minute hands-on studios (ages 5 and up - registration is required and will open on October 3). Please note: the Wood Studio will take place under the Glass Exhibit in the Village.

We recommend that you allow for up to three hours to visit the Village. If time permits, consider making a quick craft in the Hands-on Crafts Center; $5-10 per activity (first come, first served); some age and safety restrictions apply.

Ready to register? Please click here to be taken to the registration page.

When: May 2, 2012 12 AM to May 2, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Wed, 02 May 2012 00 )

Fire & Ice

Half-price admission is offered for all firefighters on this day.

Old-fashioned fire fighting
See an exciting demonstration of historical 19th-century hand-pump fire trucks, and lend a hand by helping to pump the water. Enjoy a fire truck parade around the Common.

19th-century ice cream
For ice, cool off with demonstrations of 18th- and 19th-century ice-cream making (using period tools, techniques, recipes, and ingredients). Popular flavors in the 18th century included gooseberry, ginger, and even asparagus ice cream.

The Best Chili in History Contest
Help judge our third annual chili contest.

When: Jul 14, 2012 12 AM to Jul 14, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00 )

An 1830s Independence Day Celebration

Come celebrate the best July 4th in history with old-fashioned, patriotic family fun.

Join in the fun as the martial band leads the citizen's procession as they march through the streets. Cheer and huzzah during a rousing patriotic reading of the Declaration of Independence and sign a giant reporduction of the document.

Make your own tri-cornered hat to wear as you learn to drill with the Sturbridge Militia. Learn dances done by 19th-century Americans and play a game of "base ball."

Food and beverages, including beer and wine, will be available for purchase so you can enjoy a picnic on the common.

See a slide show.

Come back in the evening for fireworks! Enjoy music, games, and entertainment before settling into the Countryside for a festive and spectacular fireworks display. Tickets will be available beginning in spring 2012.

When: Jul 4, 2012 12 AM to Jul 4, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00 )

Celtic Cats

August 10-11, 2013
Celtic Cats
Sturbridge, MA
Info:Francine Hicks, 207-353-2633

Hotel:Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center, 366 Main St., Sturbridge, MA; 508-347-7393

When: Aug 10, 2013 12 AM to Aug 11, 2013 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 10 Aug 2013 00 )

Nauticats

April 27-29, 2012
Nauticats
Showhall:Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center
366 Main Street
Sturbridge, MA 01566

Info:Donna Madison, nauticat@maine.rr.com

When: Apr 27, 2012 12 AM to Apr 29, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00 )

Nauticats

April 26-28, 2013
Nauticats
Showhall:Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center
366 Main Street
Sturbridge, MA 01566

Info:Donna Madison, nauticat@maine.rr.com

When: Apr 26, 2013 12 AM to Apr 28, 2013 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00 )

Family Fun Days: September 1-3, 2012

Before summer winds down, families come to the Village for some old-fashioned fun. Play games, make crafts, launch toy fire-balloons, and see our craftsmen at work.


When: Sep 1, 2012 12 AM to Sep 3, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00 )

Drummers' Call: September 8, 2012

This unique fife-and-drum muster features visiting corps from around the country that will drill, compete, and demonstrate their unique skills. Learn about the role these musicians played in the life of an early New England soldier, from reveille to taps and on the battlefield in between. A highlight is the parade of corps.


When: Sep 8, 2012 12 AM to Sep 8, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 08 Sep 2012 00 )

Fire & Ice Day: July 14, 2012

For fire, see an exciting demonstration of historical 19th-century hand-pump fire trucks, and lend a hand by helping to pump the water. Enjoy a fire truck parade around the Common. For ice, cool off with demonstrations of 18th- and 19th- century ice-cream making (using period tools, techniques, recipes, and ingredients. Popular flavors in the 18th-century included gooseberry, ginger, and even asparagus ice cream.


When: Jul 14, 2012 12 AM to Jul 14, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00 )

Redcoats & Rebels Revolutionary War Reenactment: August 4-5, 2012

Old Sturbridge Village's Redcoats to Rebels Revolutionary War re-enactment is the largest military re-enactment in New England, attracting more than 800 soldiers from 42 units portraying British, Hessian, Irish, Welsh, Scots, French, and Colonial troops. Activities include mock battles with lots of musket, cannon and artillery demonstrations, fife and drum music, marching and drilling demonstrations, and an evening "Twilight Encampment," where visitors can mingle with troops and chat around the campfires.


When: Aug 4, 2012 12 AM to Aug 5, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 04 Aug 2012 00 )

Textile Weekend: August 18-19, 2012

This Weekend offers a rare glimpse into the Village's textile collection. Visitors can enjoy tours and hands-on activities. Previous events have highlighted the needlework and quilt collections.


When: Aug 18, 2012 12 AM to Aug 19, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 18 Aug 2012 00 )

Edwardian Era Motor Gathering: September 22 (date tentative)

See rare pre-1919 automobiles on display on the Village Center Common. These Edwardian-era cars represent the earliest days of the automobile and are rarely on display together. All of the cars will also participate in a Grand procession through the Village.


When: Sep 22, 2012 12 AM to Sep 22, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 22 Sep 2012 00 )

Christmas by Candlelight: December 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 2012

On nine special evenings in December visitors to Old Sturbridge Village can experience the magic of a candlelit New England village while learning about the real history of today's Christmas traditions at OSV's Christmas by Candlelight celebrations. Historic interpreters in costume will explain the origins of Father Christmas, sugarplums, Yule logs, Christmas trees, mistletoe and more. Guests can ride in a horse-drawn sleigh (snow permitting) or a horse-drawn wagon, sip hot cider, hear stories, see chestnuts roasting by an open fire and enjoy period music, carols and holiday songs.


When: Dec 7, 2012 4 PM in Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16 )

Harvest Days: October 20-21, 2012

Surrounded by brilliant fall foliage, Old Sturbridge Village demonstrates the hard work of a New England harvest and celebrates the resulting plentiful bounty. Visitors can learn to plow behind the Village oxen, and try their hands at digging potatoes, threshing grain, husking corn, shelling beans, harvesting apples and pressing cider - all important activities to early New England farm families who had to store enough food in the fall to last the winter.


When: Oct 20, 2012 12 AM to Oct 21, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 20 Oct 2012 00 )

Things That Go Bump in the Night & The Trail of Terror

A special evening of scary-but-safe fun! Trick or treat inside our "haunted Village" and stroll among living scarecrows, thirsty vampires, cackling witches, and grizzled wizards. Listen to family-friendly storytellers and be amazed by hundreds (and hundreds) of candle-lit pumpkins illuminating the countryside and guiding your way. Braver souls (age 11 & up) should prepare to be spooked as they venture away from the family-friendly Center Village and into the darkness of the countryside.


When: Oct 27, 2012 12 AM to Oct 27, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00 )

Thanksgiving Weekend: November 22-25, 2012

Costumed historians at Old Sturbridge Village demonstrate hearthside cooking in early New England. Learn that proper 19th century table manners required eating from one's knife. After dinner, the men will demonstrate a target shoot. Later in the weekend, witness a traditional early New England wedding.


When: Nov 22, 2012 12 AM to Nov 25, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00 )

An Evening of Illumination - November 10, 2012

Experience the charms of a New England evening in much the same way as early New Englanders did. Enjoy a guided tour around the Common, with shops and homes lit only by the glow of candles, oil lamps, and firelight. Samples of Village-period food and drink will be served at the Bullard Tavern, where music and entertainment await to top off this once-a-year evening event.


When: Nov 10, 2012 6 PM in Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 10 Nov 2012 18 )

Apple Days: September 29-30, 2012

Old Sturbridge Village hosts a weekend of events related to harvesting, preserving, and cooking this quintessential New England fruit. Activities include heirloom apple tastings, an apple pie baking contest for OSV Members, cider mill demonstrations, press-your-own-cider activities, crafts, and other apple-themed fun.


When: Sep 29, 2012 12 AM to Sep 30, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00 )

Independence Day: July 4, 2012

Old Sturbridge Village celebrates Independence Day each year, with a spectacular fireworks display over the Village Countryside in addition to OSV's regular daytime activities. Visitors can sign a giant Declaration of Independence and play 1830s-style "Base-ball." The evening celebration includes music, magic, family games and activities followed by a 30-minute fireworks display at dusk. Beer, wine, soft drinks, sandwiches and snacks, are offered for sale, or visitors can bring their own picnic food.


When: Jul 4, 2012 12 AM to Jul 4, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00 )

Music & Art Weekend: June 16-17, 2012

The Village comes alive with the lost sounds and sights of 19th-century popular music and art with more than 50 singers, dancers, musicians, and artists. Singers will present solo a cappella vocal performances of 19th-century songs and ballads, and a concert by the OSV Singers. Visitors can enjoy fife and drum music and a performance on the museum's antique pipe organ. Artists will demonstrate early 1800s-style sketching, silhouette cutting, watercolor and painting. Visitors can learn 19th-century dances, paper marbling, and how to play the jaw harp and tin whistle.


When: Jun 16, 2012 9 AM in Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 16 Jun 2012 09 )

Wool Days: May 26-28, 2012

During Wool Days the Old Sturbridge Village get their annual "hair cuts" and historians demonstrate how wool is processed - from shearing, scouring, and carding to dyeing, spinning, and weaving (in other words, from sheep to shirt). Try your hand and test your history IQ at our textile exhibit. Memorial Day is also our official kick-off to summer activities like period games, 1830s "base ball" and "French & English" tug-of-war contests. For details: 800-733-1830; www.osv.org


When: May 26, 2012 9 AM in Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 26 May 2012 09 )

Patriots Day: April 16, 2012

Old Sturbridge Village celebrates the role New England patriots played in the nation's birth with musket demonstrations and fife and drum music. "Meet" a Minuteman and a Loyalist and learn about the differences in their uniforms and beliefs. Learn how to march with the militia using the official 1776 drill manual.


When: Apr 16, 2012 9 AM in Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09 )

Antique Car Rally

When Old Sturbridge Village first opened in 1946, visitors toured the museum in their cars. To commemorate those early days, we will be showcasing pre-1946 automobiles during the Antique Car Rally. See how early 20th-century transportation compares to the early 19th century.


When: Jun 2, 2012 9 AM in Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 02 Jun 2012 09 )

New lambs/Spring School Vacation Weeks: April 14-22, 2012

April school vacation features a wide range of crafts and outdoor activities for everyone. Meet the baby animals (especially the lambs!), watch musket demonstrations, and visit the OSV Crafts Center - open daily. Activities include making a tin candleholder, dipping candles, or other projects. The week is filled with activities, games, and demonstrations by the Village's costumed interpreters.


When: Apr 14, 2012 9 AM in Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 14 Apr 2012 09 )

Be Mine: Chocolate and Valentines

See chocolate processed by hand in the manner of the ancient Mexicans and learn how it was enjoyed in the 19th century - as a beverage! Get the surprising 1824 recipe for "chocolate cakes." See a display of antique valentines and learn about the local connection to the iconic cards.


When: Feb 11, 2012 9 AM in Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09 )

Maple Days: Weekends in March, 2012

Historians at Old Sturbridge Village demonstrate early New England maple sugar-making at the village's own working "Sugar Camp," and visitors can experience the entire sugar-making process, from tapping the trees to "sugaring off." England farm families in the 1830s tapped around 100 trees to make 400 pounds of sugar each season.


When: Mar 3, 2012 12 AM to Mar 25, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00 )

Presidents Day Weekend: February 18-20, 2012

George Washington, the first U.S. president, was honored with balls and toasts in the 1830s. Take part in the celebration and embrace the joys of an old fashioned winter with ice skating, sledding on vintage 1830s sleds, and horse-drawn sleigh rides. Indoor hands-on crafts, activities, and entertainment for children are also available.


When: Feb 18, 2012 9 AM in Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09 )

A St. Patrick's Day Celtic Celebration

The wearin' o' the green goes on all day on St. Patrick's Day at the Village. Sit in on Celtic music sessions throughout the day at the Bullard Tavern, plus other activities; in the evening, Full Gael plays a full concert at the Stephen Brewer Theater.

Here's what you can expect:

• Two traditional Irish music sessions in the Bullard Tavern
• Irish Music workshops that will include
  • Songs of emigration
  • Jigs, reels and hornpipes
  • The Irish-American experience in song
• Celtic Foodways Demonstrations
• And the chance to meet 19th-century Irish immigrant Mary Culligan

In the evening, Full Gael will be presenting a full concert in the Stephen Brewer Theater. Tickets will be $10.00 for OSV members, $12.00 for non-members.

When: Mar 17, 2012 12 AM to Mar 17, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00 )

The Healing Journey

Travel along with Psychic/Medium Diane Lewis as she transports you and the group to a realm beyond our own. Although journeying with the group you'll still maintain your individuality as you travel and connect to messages given to you for your self discovery. The innovative concepts used on this journey and the interactive aspect only enhance the total experience for both the individual and the group. Two hours in length, this journey is sure to be an adventure unlike any you have experienced before. This unique offering is open to 8 persons maximum. Wear comfortable clothing. Light refreshments will be served. All persons must be prompt. Once door is closed there will be no interruptions.

When: Mar 30, 2012 6 PM to Mar 30, 2012 8 PMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts
Cost: $50 pp - To purchase tickets online visit: http://www.dianelewis.us.com/spiritualhealingevents.html or call 617.645.6415 (Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18 )

Sound Tower

When: Apr 6, 2012 10 PM in Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22 )

Take a Closer Look

10:00 AM

When: Feb 11, 2012 12 AM to Feb 11, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00 )

Scout Day at Old Sturbridge Village

Registration is now open! Please click here to be taken to the registration page!

Scout Days at Old Sturbridge Village offer Boy and Girl Scouts, and their families and friends, the opportunity to learn about America's proud past! Our recreated community portrays a "typical" New England town of the early 19th century. It is divided into three distinct areas: the Center Village, the Countryside, and the Mill Neighborhood. The historical mills, shops, homes, working farm, district school, commercial buildings, and meetinghouses re-create a community where authentically costumed Villagers demonstrate and discuss with visitors the daily life, work, and celebrations of 19th-century New Englanders.

On this Scout Day, Scouts will learn about Thanksgiving Traditions and how this holiday has changed over time. With the busy agricultural season coming to an end, New England citizens began preparing for the much-anticipated Thanksgiving celebration. This was a time of merriment, hearty eating, and giving thanks. In October 1621, the "first" Thanksgiving included two very culturally-diverse peoples and became a much-loved tradition that has changed over time. Learn about some of these changes, experience some of the culture, and compare then and "now"-- the 1830s!

Registration for 50-minute hands-on studio activites will open approximately one month in advance of the event date. These activities are designed to meet Brownies Try-Its, Junior Girl Scout Badge and Cub Scout Elective and Badge requirements. Additional Studios not meeting badge requirements will also be available for all Scouts and youths. If time permits, consider making a quick craft in the Hands-on Crafts Center; $5-10 per activity - first come, first served; some age and safety restrictions apply.

Details:

• This event is for Groups and Individual Scouts w/an Adult - Family Members too!
• Admission rates:
  • $7 per Scout (in uniform, please - ages 5 to 17);
    
  • Adults: One adult per Scout also pays the special $7 Scout Day rate. Additional Adults pay the Adult Admission rate of $20. (Admission rate includes most Village activities.) Members, Sturbridge residents, and children under three are free.
    
  • Youth: Additional youth (ages 3-17) $7
    
  • Studio sessions are $5-10 per activity per child; Hands-on Crafts Center Activities are $5-10 per activity per child.
    
• Registration for Hands-On Studios will open approximately one month in advance of event date.

Stay a little longer...special Scout Overnights scheduled! Limited space remaining!

Ready to register? Please click here.

When: Nov 3, 2012 12 AM to Nov 3, 2012 12 AMin Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00 )

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