Sturbridge, Living history museum in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, United States.
Old Sturbridge Village spans 200 acres with 59 antique buildings, three water-powered mills, and a farm demonstrating early 19th-century New England life.
The museum originated from a farm owned by David Wight in 1795, featuring a sawmill and gristmill powered by a millpond that continues operation today.
Skilled interpreters in period clothing demonstrate traditional crafts, farming methods, and domestic activities throughout the restored buildings and workshops.
The village provides educational programs for schools, guided tours, seasonal celebrations, and special events throughout the year with varying admission prices.
The millpond, dug in 1795, still powers three functional mills where visitors observe the grinding of grain and cutting of timber using historical methods.
Location: Worcester County
Inception: 1729
Elevation above the sea: 189 m
Website: http://town.sturbridge.ma.us
GPS coordinates: 42.10833,-72.07917
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:07
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