Come and visit Publick House where Tom Kelleher, currently Historian and Curator of Mechanical Arts at Old Sturbridge Village, will discuss the transportation revolution that transformed the landscape, economy, and everyday lives of early 19th century New Englanders, as embodied by the Blackstone Canal. Though short-lived, this Canal permanently changed central Massachusetts. This program is...
Come and enjoy one of the best events of the year! Friday, November 25th from 6pm to 8pm on the Sturbridge Town Common. This event will feature: + Santa Claus + Tantasqua Choraleers + Holly the Elf + Santas Mailbox + Coloring Contest + Holiday Raffle Bring an unwrapped toy for the Sturbridge Police Department's Cop...
On Thursday, October 27 the Sturbridge Historical Society will present a program about the Town’s Old Burial Ground, located just off the Common next to the Central Office Building. Local resident Bill Barnsley will share his work documenting and mapping the Old Burial Ground. He will provide a brief background on cemeteries and gravestones, as...
Gary McKinstry and Friends invite you to a night of gallery style medium readings, great food, prizes and more, in Paige Hall. Cocktail Reception 5:30 - 6:00PM (CASH BAR ONLY) Dinner 6:00PM Show starts promptly at 7:00PM The Publick House Buffet includes the following: Yankee Dinner Buffet w/alterations. Bakery Basket, House Salad. Entrees: Pasta with...
Join Massachusetts author Gail Ward Olmsted for a discussion of Olmsted’s life and legacy and a reading from her latest novel. Landscape of a Marriage is the story of Olmsted and his late brother’s widow Mary. Theirs began as a marriage of convenience but grew into a lifelong love affair as described in this critically acclaimed novel,...
