<p>Old Sturbridge Village is the largest living history museum in New England, spanning over 200 acres with a working farm, 59 antique buildings, and three water-powered mills. In addition to its interactive exhibits that highlight New England life in the Early Republic era, the village contains impressive collections of firearms, pre-electric lighting devices, and a live herb garden.</p>
Old Sturbridge Village is the largest living history museum in New England, spanning over 200 acres with a working farm, 59 antique buildings, and three water-powered mills. In addition to its interactive exhibits that highlight New England life in the Early Republic era, the village contains impressive collections of firearms, pre-electric lighting devices, and a live herb garden.
Two brothers, Albert B. and J. Cheney Wells of nearby Southbridge began to collect New England antiques after their father, George Washington Wells, had established a successful spectacles company in the mid-1800s. By 1935, Alfred had opened the Wells Historical Museum to display his antiques and artifacts. The family began acquiring more land and buildings to give the museum a village-like setting, leading to the Old Sturbridge Village's opening in 1946.
Location
Old Sturbridge Village
Sturbridge 01566
United States
Phone:
1-800-733-1830
42° 6' 34.2792" N, 72° 5' 59.4024" W
See map: Google Maps
Hours:
<p>October 29-April 1 (9:30am-4:00pm)</p>
<p>April 2-October 28 (9:30am-5:00pm)</p>
Fees:
<p>Adults: $20.00</p>
<p>Seniors (65 and over): $18.00</p>
<p>Youths (3-17): $7.00</p>
<p>Children under 3: Free of charge</p>
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Has Artifacts:
Yes