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Thanksgiving Weekend at Old Sturbridge Village

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

Historians demonstrate hearthside cooking in early New England. Learn that proper 19th century table manners. After dinner, the men will demonstrate a target shoot. Later in the weekend, witness a traditional early New England wedding.

Join us in our historic village and experience the traditions of an early 19th century New England Thanksgiving.

Visit village households to smell the aroma of Thanksgiving feasts in preparation, from the iconic turkey roasting before the fire to a myriad of pies warming on the hearth.

Discover Native American foodways and their own unique Thanksgiving connections. Visit with the Indian Doctress as she shares Native Traditions of giving thanks.

For the true 19th-century Thanksgiving experience join the minister in the Meetinghouse and listen as he explains the real meaning of Thanksgiving.

Cheer on farmers as they compete in a shooting match before they return home for their Thanksgiving meal.

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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

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www.osv.org/activities_events/event_calendar_more.html?ID=669&DateID=1851

LOCATION↑ top

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

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.

Tolls
The E-ZPass transponder is accepted at the FAST LANE in Massachusetts. Calculate Toll for your trip on the Masspike [I-90].

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