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I have been fond of spending time at OSV since i w...

I have been fond of spending time at OSV since i was a child. I always enjoyed the living museum aspect of the village. Unless you attend on an event day you are likely to find the character actors far and few between. The gift shop has been completely overhauled and has fewer items for children. But has added items more in line with adults.
The book store has completely changed and is now in a high traffic area making it difficult to enjoy.
The Oliver Wright Tavern has limited hours and is available for private parties. Another dimmed star at the village.
There is so much potential here for great things I hope they find a marketing guru and director who sees the potential and invests in the assets underutilized.
Over all i am still in love with the idea of OSV.

So much to see and learn here - much more than we ...

So much to see and learn here - much more than we can cover in a day, really. The people who work here vary in how much they embrace the period, but there are some real gems. We love all the demonstrations and games they have.

A great living museum located on a beautiful piece...

A great living museum located on a beautiful piece of land which features ponds, streams and hiking trails. Here craft people demonstrate historic trades of blacksmithing, pottery making, tin smithing, etc.

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I can t say enough positive about this place. The...

I can t say enough positive about this place. The basic everyday village is a great experience. However they have some phenomenal extras activities for an additional cost. We participated in a cooking experience with some of the most amazing instructors. We recently participated in the sleepy hollow experience and it was an amazing time. This is a great living historic site.

It was an educational experience for our family vi...

It was an educational experience for our family visiting the old village with live demonstrations of pottery making, yeast making for bread, etc as if it happened over 150 years ago. If you're a history buff, this one's for you. The shops there have unique souvenirs, good coffee and delicious fudge to buy.

This is really an amazing slice of 1800s Americana...

This is really an amazing slice of 1800s Americana. Staff are incredible and knowledgeable while staying in character and truly working. Adults and kids alike can enjoy this magical place.

During the Covid restrictions, you are unable to g...

During the Covid restrictions, you are unable to go into the houses and in various buildings where there are activities going on. You can stand outside and talk to the person inside, but everyone is masked and in order to talk to the person you inevitably end up in a crowd of people at the door which, masks or no masks, is not particularly safe.

We came on a gloomy winter day; everything was gray and the lights from the candles didn't make much impact. The highlight of the visit was a cup of warm cider with rum.

Paid a visit on a clear February day. It felt pret...

Paid a visit on a clear February day. It felt pretty busy despite the cold (it's a school break week). Staff were friendly and informative, and did an admirable job adapting their roles to pandemic restrictions. I can't say traipsing thru the frozen mud was much fun, but our kids had a good time sliding around, peeking into buildings and looking at the farm animals. Hot apple cider was a hit. There are clean bathrooms and a few places to warm up. Wish the hill behind the pound was open for sledding! Looking forward to another visit on a warmer day, and again when all restrictions are lifted.

My kids (3 and 6) always have such a good time her...

My kids (3 and 6) always have such a good time here. They love the animals, the houses, the tin smith and the play arrat--they could spend hours there! And of courytbey live getting a piece of candy from the gift shop.

Over all a great experience but some of the younge...

Over all a great experience but some of the younger staff pick and chose who to engage in with the stories of the village. Which hurt my children feelings was they were very excited to be there.

Excellent recreation of an early 1800's village. O...

Excellent recreation of an early 1800's village. Outstanding living history museum. The staff, not sure of a better descriptor, were friendly, helpful and informative.
Outstanding history lesson...

If you are visiting Massachusetts, you definitely ...

If you are visiting Massachusetts, you definitely have to spend a day at the Old Sturbridge Village. It's conveniently located near the Mass Pike / Rte 90 near I84.

My parents brought me and my brothers here in the 1980s. We brought our kids here in the 90s and almost 20 years later, we saw it again. It hasn't changed much. I've uploaded a bunch of pictures from our most recent trip.

There's lots to see and do. There are people/actors in various locations who will explain what they are doing and why. The gardens are lovely, it's a working farm.

Learn to get the best of both old Sturbridge era a...

Learn to get the best of both old Sturbridge era and today's modern era people!.... Learn how to craft and repair your own stuff so you're not a slave to corporations doing it for you like most modern people are...... But also be modern and abandon women for sex-bots so you're not a slave to women like Old Sturbridge era people are! :)

One of my favorite living history museums. Sadly, ...

One of my favorite living history museums. Sadly, it is in need of repair as fewer people seem to frequent this type of destination. Craft weekend was lively and informative. If it were held more frequently, ticket sales would soar.

A very worthwhile excursion, a journey back in tim...

A very worthwhile excursion, a journey back in time to a village around 1830. In the various old buildings, people in the corresponding old costumes embody the village population and explain how, for example, B. in the past, food was grown, preserved and processed,

This place is such a joy to come to. They are alw...

This place is such a joy to come to. They are always adding something new. I hope more will be opening up as summer comes along. Even with COVID restrictions, they have worked around it by putting tents outside buildings. It is definitely worth the trip.

You truly feel like you are walking around in the ...

You truly feel like you are walking around in the 1800's. The people that work there are friendly and professional. They know their history and willing to walk you through their part of the village at your own pace. There are many places to go to the bathroom and rest. They have a boat ride and a horse ride all inclusive at different times of the day.

You need to revisit the 18th century. Or just com...

You need to revisit the 18th century. Or just come back time and again looking after your school field trip Days are over. It's in interesting, fun and charming. They do special themed events which are not to be missed

Old Sturbridge Village is museum in village setup....

Old Sturbridge Village is museum in village setup. There are demos by pottery artists, blacksmiths etc. There are many old modeled houses as well. It is a setup which will show you how the life used to be 150-200 years back in USA. It's good for kids to learn about the history.

This place is historically accurate and was alive!...

This place is historically accurate and was alive! From observing a family in period costume with period foods in a period farmhouse eating the actual meal to watching a cobbler make shoes or taking a stagecoach ride around the square. So much activity going on. Don't forget to stop by the ticket counter on the way out to get your free return pass!

I had much higher expectations. We were only able ...

I had much higher expectations. We were only able to interact with four people, five ...if I'm generous about it, in three hours and only two were thoroughly enthusiastic about it. Not worth the drive. :-(

A step back into the past an interesting insight i...

A step back into the past an interesting insight into how hard life was in the 1800's. As a retired military member I was surprised and pleased at the discount we were given. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

My wife and the kids have visited Old Sturbridge V...

My wife and the kids have visited Old Sturbridge Village a few times in the past, mostly in the summer or fall. This time we went there in mid December. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable, the structures are well maintained. It is quite busy considering CoV2 is forming a second attack...

Awesome experience very educational for both adult...

Awesome experience very educational for both adults and kids alike! Super neat to watch how people lived.... On before we had a Google Maps where you could go and get the whole experience on your cell phone LOL

Great place to take your kids to learn about old w...

Great place to take your kids to learn about old ways and how people used to get by, great area for walks, picnics and more. Lots of things to do while you are there. The entrance fee is a bit steep, but they let you come back again the next weekend I believe (or the next day possibly). Food is relatively cheap inside there, but it would also be nice to bring with you a picnic basket.

Great

Beautiful place! It is a good-sized village with d...

Beautiful place! It is a good-sized village with dirt paths. Kids can run happily. The costumed interpreters offer excellent information. We really liked watching them work at the forge. If you're in the area, I recommend at least stopping into the Gift shop. It's huge with plenty of books and treats. The day we were there, they hosted a wedding party.

Beautiful, huge, historical representation of what...

Beautiful, huge, historical representation of what it would be like to live on/in a New England farm and village. The entry ticket did feel a little pricy at first, but after I realized they run a working farm and have a lot of staff, it made sense. A great place for kids!

Old Sturbridge Village

Old Sturbridge Village

4.7