Summer at Old Sturbridge Village means more sun, fun and celebration of the season. A visit to the largest living history museum in New England is an ideal getaway for all ages. Whether you come to meet OSV’s farm animals, marvel at the skills of the artisans, stroll through the gardens, listen to historical music, learn about New England history, or any combination of these, no two visits are alike.

Happening this summer at Old Sturbridge Village:

July 1-4, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Join us in celebration of the Fourth of July! Experience fife and drum music, cannon demonstrations, games, a parade, and more. Up to three children seventeen and younger are admitted for free when accompanied by an adult paying full admission ($30) from July 1 through July 4.

On July 4th you can also join us for a special Citizen Naturalization Ceremony.

OSV will host “Taste of New England Summer” July 21-23 from 4:30 to 9:00 p.m.

All six New England states will be showcased as the Village transforms into an evening festival filled with food samples, local brews and other beverages, and live music from more than fifteen bands. Come learn about the roots of some of the summertime traditions we know today.

“Music and Art Weekend” will occur at the Village July 29-30, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Join us as we celebrate our skilled artisans and musicians through special demonstrations and performances. You may find inspiration for your next craft project!

“Redcoats & Rebels” will be the featured attraction August 5-6, from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday and 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. See the largest military re-enactment in New England with hundreds of costumed Revolutionary War re-enactors. Visitors cannot only explore our exhibits and galleries, and talk to our costumed historians about everyday life in early New England, they can also witness recreated skirmishes and battles, and hear fife and drum music.

“Textile Weekend” occurs August 12 and 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Have you ever wondered how we know what was made and worn by individuals in the 1830s? During Textile Weekend, “Behind the Scenes and Seams,” we are highlighting original clothing and textile-related objects from the museum’s permanent collection while creating new copies for side-by-side comparisons and a closer look at how we know what we know about the past.