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STEPPING BACK IN TIME...OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE

by Pawtuxet - last update: Jul 5, 2007

Old Sturbridge Village

Through the covered bridge
Old Sturbridge Village is an outdoor history museum that presents the story of everyday life in a rural New England town during the first 50 years of the new nation, 1790 - 1840. The landscape is re-created with original buildings brought to the museum site from all parts of the region. Historically costumed staff members demonstrate and discuss with today's visitors the life, work, and celebrations of early Americans.
This is a wonderful experience for children studying early American history...as well as adults who enjoy the period for its architecture, local crafts, and its quiet simplicity.
On this visit I was with my friend and architect who restores 18th and 19th century buildings, which made my visit a more in-depth study than when I have visited the village with children. Either way it's a great experience and one that I would highly recommend.
tin smith

Local trades demonstrated, explained, and for sale

The tin business in New England began in the mid 18th century but grew most rapidly after 1820. Tinware competed successfully with the more traditional products of redware potters.
You can also visit and learn about a saw mill, an old print shop, a weaver, a blacksmith, and many other trades necessary to sustain life in the early years of the country.
Products of the village are offered in the gift shop....one of my down falls. Can't resist their redware pottery.
costumed guides

An entire authentic village, incl.costumed guides

No electric poles and lines or neon signs can be found here! The roads and paths are dirt or brick. The trees are plentifull, the architecture original, guides are dressed for the period, and all taken together...creates a very peacefull and beautiful environment.

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Pros:"Peaceful, educational, interesting, fun, fascinating"
Cons:"Difficult to see everything in one day"
In A Nutshell:"I love historic museum villages..as if you didn't know that :-)"
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Comments for Pawtuxet about Old Sturbridge Village
Nemorino Thu Mar 20, 2008 23:49 UTC
 Fine photos and enticing texts! I have visited Old Sturbridge Village more than once (a cousin of mine used to live nearby), but that was a long time ago and I seem to have forgotten most of it. Thanks for your reminders.
tiabunna Thu Nov 8, 2007 07:03 UTC
 Like you, I'm always taken by places like this: could easily spend a day here. As it's a bit far, your lovely photos and clear explanations were a good substitute!
nicolaitan Wed Oct 31, 2007 18:06 UTC
 Nice pictures, nice dialogue. Spent a great morning at work on this page - we visit Lenox, Stockbridge, Great B, but never get this far east. I would like it, not so sure about the spouse. N.
flyingscot4 Thu Oct 4, 2007 04:10 UTC
 Nicely done, both in writing and photographically. I was there in the early 80's and was most impressed. At that time, all of the animals had been "bred back" to their 1700's form and were amazing.
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