The Sturbridge Townships

01/29/2025

On this day in 2024, the first of three episodes of Antiques Roadshow l PBS filmed at Old Sturbridge Village premiered on PBS! 📺 All three episodes can be watched with a PBS Passport membership.

01/23/2025

Our hotel is historically known as the site of the American Optical Company including the clock tower and part of the Main Plant, as it was known and the famed formal entrance to the world headquarters of the American Optical Company.

01/13/2025

The Old Sturbridge Village Museum Collection contains an assortment of mittens, including this unique, miniature mitten, that measures only 1 ½ inches long. 🧶According to the donor, this mitten was sent by Admah Edgecombe of Bethel, ME to her fiancé, Charles Poole of Woburn, MA to break off their engagement. Despite this, they later married in 1857 and had three children. Whether or not this story is true, the mitten demonstrates incredible knitting technique, especially in the thumb gusset construction.

01/07/2025

🌟 Staycation Season is Here! 🌟

Who says you have to go far to have fun? Escape the ordinary and treat yourself to a cozy getaway at Comfort Inn & Suites Sturbridge!

💦 Relax and unwind in our heated indoor pool and hot tub!
🛏️ Enjoy comfortable rooms and top-notch service
🍳 Wake up to a delicious complimentary breakfast

Whether it’s a family weekend, a couple’s retreat, or just a solo escape, we’re ready to make your staycation unforgettable!

📅 Book your stay today!

📍 Conveniently located in Sturbridge MA (where I-90 and I-84 meet)

✨ Stay close, relax more, and create lasting memories! ✨

12/23/2024

Make history at home! Find festive Christmas receipts (recipes) and more at https://www.osv.org/virtual-village/cbc-diy/

📸 Photo by Paula Stewart

12/19/2024

During Christmas by Candlelight, guests can see a spectacular miniature nativity featuring more than 600 individual pieces. This nativity scene uniquely combines an Italianate motif and early 19th-century New England themes. The buildings were built with Styrofoam and building insulation foam by Tom Hopkins, a former OSV staff member and present-day volunteer. The figurines were made by Fontanini, a company in Italy. Setting up the large display can take up to 12 hours! www.osv.org/christmas

12/19/2024

12/16/2024

Look, it's the star of the show! ⭐️ Sorry, Evan, we're talking about the whipped cream, but you're great too! 😜

12/04/2024

We love seeing and sharing the photos that visitors capture at the Village! 📸 This shot of cookies in progress at the Freeman Farmhouse this past weekend was shared by Wendy Joubert.

Want to share your pictures from a recent visit? You can submit them here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/7a3521c45fb0ee9de34392fffc01e6d0?r=use1

12/02/2024

'Tis the season for sparkles. Whether it's an upcoming wedding, holiday party, group meeting or special event, we can help.

11/26/2024

Exciting news! Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village is featured in the November/December 2024 edition of Yankee Magazine! The eight-page spread features beautifully captured photos from last year and quotes from several staff.

https://newengland.com/travel/massachusetts/the-comfort-of-candlelight-at-old-sturbridge-village/

11/19/2024

11/13/2024

Have you got tickets to our Fireplace Feast yet!? 🔥

November and December are already sold out so be sure to get yours for 2025- we have a horsedrawn wagon waiting for you! 🎟️

10/28/2024

Cozy up by the fire, enjoy a delicious meal, and make unforgettable memories in our dining room. 🔥✨ The perfect evening for warmth, great food, and even better company. Call 508-867-2345 for reservations.