Option 1: Self-guided Visit
Description
School, Scout, and youth groups are invited to explore Old Sturbridge Village’s 200 acres and discover New England history. Whether your group is visiting for 3 hours or all day, curate your Village experience on this self-guided visit.
3rd–8th grade groups have the option to use our themed Make History Guides to explore the Village. Themes include Amazing Agriculture, Cooking and Eating, and Making It. Printed Make History Guides are available for free upon arrival at the museum or downloadable online-under "Resources for Before you Visit" https://www.osv.org/education/educator-resources/.
Pricing: $12 (Students), $17 (Chaperones), FREE (Teachers and School Support Staff)
Offered At
Old Sturbridge Village
Welcome to Old Sturbridge Village, a recreated 1830s rural New England town! Explore our 200+ acres and 40 historical buildings, chat with costumed historians as they work the tasks of the past, and be inspired by the stories of early 19th-century rural New England life.
As the largest living history museum in New England, Old Sturbridge Village brings history to life through costumed historians, preserved buildings, a working farm and mills, amazing objects in our vast collections and incredible stories from life in the early 19th century. Offering more programming, more hands-on experiences and more fun for all ages, we are more than a museum—we are Old Sturbridge Village.
Please Note: Old Sturbridge Village hours change seasonally. Please check our website for detailed information.
Details
Subjects
History, 19th Century, Science, Social Studies, Speaking & Listening
Capacity
25 students
Duration
300 min.
Activity
Field Trip
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, K