Presidents Day Weekend at Old Sturbridge Village

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Venue:	Old Sturbridge Village
Hours:	9:30-4:00 p.m.
Ages:	Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor, Outdoor
Cost:	$ see below
Category:	Arts & Culture

he birthday of the young nation's first great hero inspired great celebration among early 19th-century Americans. They gathered to offer toasts to George Washington and other important figures of the day. And they held balls, complete with Washington Cake and dancing.

Old Sturbridge Village will celebrate the Washington's Birthday weekend Saturday-Monday, Feb. 16-18, in the exact same spirit.

Visitors can take part in traditional toasts to George Washington and other famous American patriots, and learn more about the country's first president during presentations of 'I Cannot Tell a Lie: Celebrating the Life and Accomplishments of George Washington in Story and Song.'

You'll be having a ball, too -- literally. Skirts will swirl on Sunday, Feb. 17, as the Old Sturbridge Village dancers present a Washington Birthday Ball. Beforehand, OSV historians will discuss 19th-century hairdressing techniques (including bear grease and sausage curls) in 'Her Crowning Glory'; etiquette for the ball in 'Please Take Hands'; and 1830s ball accessories in 'Frills and Furbelows.' Visitors can learn various dances of the time, including contra dances and cotillions, which were forerunners of today’s line dancing and square dancing.

And if your name is George or Martha, you receive free admission to the Village during President's Day weekend (Feb. 16-20)!

COST

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Regular Daytime Admission Rates(subject to change without notice)Adults: $24.00Seniors (65 and over): $22.00Youths (3-17): $8.00Children under age 3: FreeMembers: Free

WEBSITE

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www.osv.org/activities_events/event_calendar_more.html?ID=625&DateID=1883

LOCATION

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Route 20, Sturbridge, MA map
Phone: 800-SEE-1830

Old Sturbridge Village outdoor history museum is located on [Route 20] in Sturbridge, Massachusetts and is easily accessible by car from [I-84] and the Massachusetts Turnpike [I-90].

GPS
Find Old Sturbridge Village as a point of interest or use the physical address:
40 Stallion Hill Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566

By Bus or Train
Amtrak, Peter Pan and Greyhound are serving the city of Worcester. Red Cab Taxi is available from the train or bus station to transport you to Sturbridge, MA.

By Air
Old Sturbridge Village is easily accessible from Logan International Airport in Boston, TF Green in Rhode Island, Bradley International Airport in Connecticut, Worcester Regional Airport or Southbridge Municipal Airport. Rental cars and limousine services are available from these airports.

Parking
FREE parking is available at our museum.