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Summer Solstice: Night at the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture

Celebrate the longest day of the year with live music, solar telescope viewing from the roof of the Science Center, food trucks, hands-on activities on the new Harvard Plaza, and free admission to all four of the Harvard... Read More

26 Oxford Street Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States 02138

When: 06/21/2013

Time: 05:00 pm - 09:00 pm

Phone: 617-495-3045

Age: Family

Price: FREE

2. Christmas By Candlelight

in Community Events by Angela Grici

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 Chris... Read More

1 Old Sturbridge Village Road Sturbridge, Massachusetts, United States 01566

When: 12/06/2013 - 12/22/2013

Time: 04:00 pm - 09:00 pm

Phone: 1-800-SEE-1830

Age: Family

3. Thanksgiving Weekend

in History by Angela Grici

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... Read More

1 Old Sturbridge Village Road Sturbridge, Massachusetts, United States 01566

When: 11/28/2013 - 12/01/2013

Time: 09:30 am - 04:00 pm

Phone: 1-800-SEE-1830

Age: Family

Price: fee

4. An Evening of Illumination

in History by Angela Grici

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. Sam... Read More

1 Old Sturbridge Village Road Sturbridge, Massachusetts, United States 01566

When: 11/09/2013

Time: 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm

Phone: 1-800-SEE-1830

Age: Family

5. Treats and Tricks

in History by Angela Grici

Trick-or-treating in the Center Village and family entertainment come to gether to create a unique pre-Halloween experience.

1 Old Sturbridge Village Road Sturbridge, Massachusetts, United States 01566

When: 10/25/2013

Time: 06:00 pm - 08:00 pm

Phone: 1-800-SEE-1830

Age: Family

Price: FREE

6. Harvest Days

in Animal Encounters by Angela Grici

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 ... Read More

1 Old Sturbridge Village Road Sturbridge, Massachusetts, United States 01566

When: 10/19/2013 - 10/20/2013

Time: 08:30 am - 05:00 pm

Phone: 1-800-SEE-1830

Age: Family

Price: fee

7. Apple Days

in Museum Events by Angela Grici

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 Membe... Read More

1 Old Sturbridge Village Road Sturbridge, Massachusetts, United States 01566

When: 10/05/2013 - 10/06/2013

Time: 09:30 am - 05:00 pm

Phone: 1-800-SEE-1830

Age: Family

8. Agricultural Exhibition

in Animal Encounters by Angela Grici

Experience an old-fashioned agricultural exhibition complete with demonstrations of early New England farm equipment and displays of Village-grown heirloom vegetables and other accomplishments.

1 Old Sturbridge Village Road Taunton, Massachusetts, United States 01566

When: 09/14/2013 - 09/15/2013

Time: 09:30 am - 05:00 pm

Phone: 1-800-SEE-1830

Age: Family

9. Drummer's Call

in Hands-on Activities by Angela Grici

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 Engl... Read More

1 Old Sturbridge Village Road Sturbridge, Massachusetts, United States 01566

When: 09/07/2013

Time: 09:30 am - 05:00 pm

Phone: 1-800-SEE-1830

Age: Family

10. Family Fun Days

in History by Angela Grici

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.

1 Old Sturbridge Village Road Sturbridge, Massachusetts, United States 01566

When: 08/31/2013 - 09/02/2013

Time: 09:30 am - 05:00 pm

Phone: 1-800-SEE-1830

Age: Family