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.
Doug Lyon and Mike Forand will present a program regarding the Hinds Site – an 18th-century potter/kiln site they found in Holland, MA about 40 years ago. They worked with Old Sturbridge Village for about four seasons at the Hinds site during which they recovered an abundance of artifacts, and uncovered the kiln base. OSV...
Discover the fascinating stories etched in stone at the Sturbridge Historical Society's March Program, "History Beneath Our Feet" on Thursday, March 27. Visit the Publick House for an enlightening evening as Wally Hersee, founder of the Sturbridge Gravestone Keepers, shares insights from his remarkable project to clean and preserve the gravestones of the Sturbridge North...
Step back in time and explore the rich history and lasting impact of Victory Gardens in this engaging presentation hosted by the Sturbridge Historical Society and the Southbridge Garden Club. Led by Debra Dellanina-Alvarez of Saved by the Garden, the program delves into life during World War I and World War II, highlighting how communities...
The Sturbridge Historical Society presents “Dragoon, Musketeer, Prisoner: The Hessians of the Revolutionary War in Western Massachusetts”, by Dennis Picard on Thursday, April 23, at the Publick House Were the Hessian soldiers of the Revolutionary War period blood thirsty mercenaries purchased by King George III to fight in the rebellious colonies? Or were they draftees...
Local historian and author Walter J. “Wally” Hersee will present his recently published book, To Defend All That Is Dear: Sturbridge Soldiers in the Revolution, on Thursday, May 28 at 7 PM at the Publick House in Sturbridge. Sponsored by the Sturbridge Historical Society, the program will explore Hersee’s research into previously overlooked Revolutionary War...
