Sturbridge and The Pioneer Valley Sights
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Old Sturbridge Village
Old Sturbridge Village Review
Old Sturbridge Village, modeled on an early-19th-century New England town, is a re-creation of a 1790-1840s era village with more than 40 historic buildings that were moved here from other towns. Some of the homes are filled with canopy beds and elaborate furnishings; in the simpler, single-story cottages, interpreters wearing period costumes demonstrate home-based crafts like spinning, weaving, and shoe making. There are several industrial buildings, including a working sawmill. Take an informative stagecoach ride, or boat ride along the Quinebaug River where you can learn about river life in 19th-century New England and catch a glimpse of ducks, geese, turtles, and other local wildlife. Nearby is the tiny town of Brimfield, home to one of the country's largest antiques fairs, held several times a year.
- Address: 1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd., Springfield, MA, 01566 | Map It
- Phone: 508/347-3362; 800/733-1830
- Cost: $24
- Hours: Apr.--late Oct., daily 9:30--5; late Oct.--Mar., Wed.--Sun. 9:30--4 Dec. select evenings only. Open all Mon. holidays
- Website: www.osv.org
- Location: Springfield
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