DAY TRIP: STURBRIDGE VILLAGE

I am a sucker for history and always have been. Much to my family’s irritation I will drag them (kicking and screaming if need be) to any type of historical anything. However a historical village is one such outing that everyone seems to enjoy. Sturbridge Village is one of the best historical villages around, or as Sturbridge Village says "outdoor living history museum". Call it what you will Sturbridge Village is a great way to introduce or keep your family excited about our past.

Old Sturbridge Village is set in a rural New England town between the years 1790 to 1840. It is the largest outdoor history museum in the Northeast and has more than 40 original

buildings to explore. Visitors will have an opportunity to explore a school house, homes, stores, trade shops, a working farm and three water-powered mills. All of which can be toured with a costumed historian speaking about the tools and ways of the early settlers. Additionally Sturbridge Village has over 200 acres which are home to numerous grazing farm animals and trails.

Old Sturbridge Village is truly a hands on museum. Guests are encouraged to take part in demonstrations and try their hands at numerous crafts and trades. At various times throughout the year there will be storytelling, plays, concerts and art shows. Additionally there are plenty of opportunities to sample foods from this special time period - always a favorite with my family. Check the below link to find the calendar of happenings!

Sturbridge Village: https://www.osv.org/visit/