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SUMMARY:Kids Free April
DESCRIPTION:Time Travel Savings: Kids Free Admission! \nImmerse yourself in the beauty and charm of early spring as you explore the rich history of 19th-century New England. Explore the Village and enjoy the unique blend of hands-on learning\, participatory demonstrations\, and engaging conversation. Chat with our costumed historians\, step inside historic homes and shops\, meet our heritage breed animals\, and so much more. \nFrom Wednesday\, April 1\, through Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\, enjoy FREE admission* for up to two kids (ages 17 and under) with the purchase of an adult or senior general daytime admission ticket using code KID26 at checkout. Reserve your tickets online and save even more! Members can also bring up to two kids not already covered by their membership. \nInspire Your Child’s Curiosity \nWander through the recreated historical Village and chat with knowledgeable costumed historians who bring the past to life. Get out of the house and see our gardeners’ preparing fields and gardens for planting\, meet the new lambs\, and see sparks fly in the blacksmith shop. Every corner holds a new adventure\, and no two visits to OSV are alike. \nEnjoy Outdoor Family Fun \nCreate lasting memories together with friends and family. Wander our trails\, see the buds on the trees and flowers blossom\, make a craft together\, and enjoy quality time surrounded by the wonders of history. Join us during Connecticut and Massachusetts school vacation weeks for Family Field Days. \nEngage the Senses \nFrom the smell of food cooking over the open hearth to watching traditional crafts such as pottery\, and enjoying a tasty Joe Frogger or famous chocolate chip cookie\, we make history an interactive and engaging experience. \nStep into the Stories of the Past \nThis year\, as part of the commemoration of America 250 at the Village\, every day has special thematic demonstrations and performances focused on the first fifty years following the American Revolution. Daily schedules are posted on our website a few days in advance. \n 
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LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, 01566\, United States
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SUMMARY:Yankee Ingenuity
DESCRIPTION:Yankee Ingenuity begins this May with a series of weekend programs exploring New England’s long-standing role in shaping American innovation. Throughout the month\, local makers\, small businesses\, and community partners will be featured alongside historical interpretation\, illustrating how the region’s economy has long been driven by creativity\, skill\, and practical problem-solving. Organized around four themes—Eat\, Move\, Play\, and Work— this event connects everyday life from the Revolutionary era through the 1830s to the present\, highlighting the businesses and industries that continue to sustain the region today. \nYankee Ingenuity: EAT | May 2 & 3 \nThe first weekend of Yankee Ingenuity begins with EAT. Culinary tradition and food production have long been a foundation of New England life. Amelia Simmons’s American Cookery (1796)\, America’s first cookbook\, will be brought to life on hearths similar to those used in her era. Guests will witness the recipes and techniques that defined early American cooking\, featuring distinctly regional ingredients like cornmeal\, pumpkin\, and cranberries that set American cuisine apart from its European roots. \nYankee Ingenuity: MOVE | May 9 & 10 \nThe challenge of transporting people\, goods\, and equipment has been an area of constant innovation in New England. From the ox to the horse\, from the canal boat to the railroad\, each advancement shaped how commerce flowed and communities connected. Discover how the region’s geography and economic needs drove creative solutions to the age-old problem of movement\, transforming local trade into networks that reached across the nation. \nYankee Ingenuity: PLAY | May 23 – 25 \nAll work and no play was not the case for New Englanders\, who brought the same ingenuity to leisure as they did to labor. From hand-crafted games and intricate puzzles to folk crafts and outdoor pastimes\, residents found creative ways to fill their free hours. These diversions weren’t just entertainment\, they reflected the values\, skills\, and social bonds that knit communities together during an era of rapid change and growth. \nYankee Ingenuity: WORK | May 30 & 31 \nLike most of America\, during formative years of the country\, New England was starved for workers\, which led to groundbreaking innovation and mechanization. The Industrial Revolution can claim a large part of its American origins right here in New England\, where water-powered mills\, interchangeable parts\, and factory systems transformed how goods were made. This drive to do more with less labor didn’t just change the economy\, it reshaped the landscape\, the workforce\, and the very nature of American work.
URL:https://experiencesturbridge.com/event/yankee-ingenuity/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, 01566\, United States
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SUMMARY:Yankee Ingenuity
DESCRIPTION:Yankee Ingenuity begins this May with a series of weekend programs exploring New England’s long-standing role in shaping American innovation. Throughout the month\, local makers\, small businesses\, and community partners will be featured alongside historical interpretation\, illustrating how the region’s economy has long been driven by creativity\, skill\, and practical problem-solving. Organized around four themes—Eat\, Move\, Play\, and Work— this event connects everyday life from the Revolutionary era through the 1830s to the present\, highlighting the businesses and industries that continue to sustain the region today. \nYankee Ingenuity: EAT | May 2 & 3 \nThe first weekend of Yankee Ingenuity begins with EAT. Culinary tradition and food production have long been a foundation of New England life. Amelia Simmons’s American Cookery (1796)\, America’s first cookbook\, will be brought to life on hearths similar to those used in her era. Guests will witness the recipes and techniques that defined early American cooking\, featuring distinctly regional ingredients like cornmeal\, pumpkin\, and cranberries that set American cuisine apart from its European roots. \nYankee Ingenuity: MOVE | May 9 & 10 \nThe challenge of transporting people\, goods\, and equipment has been an area of constant innovation in New England. From the ox to the horse\, from the canal boat to the railroad\, each advancement shaped how commerce flowed and communities connected. Discover how the region’s geography and economic needs drove creative solutions to the age-old problem of movement\, transforming local trade into networks that reached across the nation. \nYankee Ingenuity: PLAY | May 23 – 25 \nAll work and no play was not the case for New Englanders\, who brought the same ingenuity to leisure as they did to labor. From hand-crafted games and intricate puzzles to folk crafts and outdoor pastimes\, residents found creative ways to fill their free hours. These diversions weren’t just entertainment\, they reflected the values\, skills\, and social bonds that knit communities together during an era of rapid change and growth. \nYankee Ingenuity: WORK | May 30 & 31 \nLike most of America\, during formative years of the country\, New England was starved for workers\, which led to groundbreaking innovation and mechanization. The Industrial Revolution can claim a large part of its American origins right here in New England\, where water-powered mills\, interchangeable parts\, and factory systems transformed how goods were made. This drive to do more with less labor didn’t just change the economy\, it reshaped the landscape\, the workforce\, and the very nature of American work.
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LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, 01566\, United States
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