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Events

Sturbridge offers many events throughout the year that can include local concerts, farmers markets, fun runs or the continuous interactive programming at Old Sturbridge Village.

Muster Day

Most 19th century farmers and craftsmen were required by law to serve in local militia units which were the forerunner of today's National Guard. Twice a year, these citizen soldiers were "called to muster" for a day of training in their town. Old Sturbridge Village re-creates a typical Muster Day and celebrates our local military...

Spring Plant Sale

Free

The Southbridge Garden Club presents its Spring Plant Sale, including perennials, veggies, herb baskets, cemetery boxes, "odds and ends" table -- and more.

Wool Days

Event Series Wool Days

Discover how New England farmers used the wool from their sheep in the 1830's at Old Sturbridge Village's annual sheep shearing event.  Throughout the weekend, farmers will shear our  sheep and costumed historians will demonstrate the entire wool process from collecting wool, scouring, carding to dyeing, spinning and then knitting the hand-spun yarn.

Wool Days

Event Series Wool Days

Discover how New England farmers used the wool from their sheep in the 1830's at Old Sturbridge Village's annual sheep shearing event.  Throughout the weekend, farmers will shear our  sheep and costumed historians will demonstrate the entire wool process from collecting wool, scouring, carding to dyeing, spinning and then knitting the hand-spun yarn.