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...
Wally Hersee will present a program looking at Sturbridge residents who participated in the Civil War. The program is generously hosted by the Publick House.
Enjoy a night out to meet your neighbors in Sturbridge! Everyone is welcome to this event to have fun and meet new friends and say hello to current neighbors. Date and Time: Saturday, March 30th 7pm to 11pm. Location: Publick House, 277 Main Street (Route 131) Sturbridge MA There will be great music from a...
Prior to the floods of 1955 and the subsequent erection of flood control dams on the Quinebaug River, the Westville area of Sturbridge/Southbridge was a vibrant industrial area. In “Stories from the Flats”, Brian Phelps discusses the history of local industries including the Litchfield Shuttle Company, Prest-Wheel Inc., and Snell Augur Co. He also includes...
Ed Londergan on his novel Unlike Any Other about Bathsheba Spooner Please join us on: Thursday, February 23, 7:00 PM, The Publick House Ed Londergan on his novel Unlike Any Other about Bathsheba Spooner Unlike Any Other by Edward Londergan is a story based upon the life of Bathsheba Spooner of Brookfield. The novel...
