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SUMMARY:Sturbridge Mix N Mingle Community Event
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDate and Time: Saturday\, March 30th  7pm to 11pm.\nLocation: Publick House\,  277 Main Street (Route 131) Sturbridge MA \nThere will be great music from a terrific DJ along with appetizers and a cash bar. Tickets are required for entry.  For access to ordering free tickets please see link to Eventbrite site under ” Event Website”.  For any questions\, please phone 508-347-2500 Ext. 1411. \n 
URL:https://experiencesturbridge.com/event/sturbridge-mix-n-mingle-community-event/
LOCATION:Publick House\, 277 Main Street\, Sturbridge\, 01566
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SUMMARY:Brian Phelps Explores Local Industrial History in “Stories From the Flats”
DESCRIPTION: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 Westville families’ stories\, maps\, and photos.
URL:https://experiencesturbridge.com/event/brian-phelps-explores-local-industrial-history-in-stories-from-the-flats/
LOCATION:Publick House\, 277 Main Street\, Sturbridge\, 01566
ORGANIZER;CN="Sturbridge Historical Society":MAILTO:sgibquig@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Sturbridge Historical Society Presentation by Local Author Ed Londergan
DESCRIPTION:Ed Londergan on his novel Unlike Any Other about Bathsheba Spooner \n  \nPlease join us on: \nThursday\, February 23\, 7:00 PM\, The Publick House \nEd Londergan on his novel Unlike Any Other about Bathsheba Spooner \nUnlike Any Other by Edward Londergan is a story based upon the life of Bathsheba Spooner of Brookfield. The novel tells the story of how this 18th-century woman from a prominent New England family went from a promising young woman\, with the world seemingly at her feet\, to a woman who would do anything to escape her marriage\, and ultimately ended up on the gallows. Based on a true story\, the events that follow Bathsheba’s life\, her decisions\, and her ultimate demise will show readers that Bathsheba Spooner was\, in fact\, Unlike Any Other .
URL:https://experiencesturbridge.com/event/sturbridge-historical-society-presentation-by-local-author-ed-londergan/
LOCATION:Publick House\, 277 Main Street\, Sturbridge\, 01566
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sturbridge Historical Society":MAILTO:sgibquig@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T183000
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SUMMARY:Stewing Over Mysteries with Author Megan Collins
DESCRIPTION:Join mystery author Megan  Collins at the Publick House for the annual “Stewing Over Mysteries” event. Note: This event is not at the Library but across the street at the Publick House.  Tickets are $16 which includes beef stew\, rolls\,coffee and dessert.  SNOW DATE is January 19th. \nTickets can be purchased at www.sturbridgelibraryfriends.org \nBooks are also for sale at the Library and at the event.  Sponsored by Friends of the JHPL. \n  \n 
URL:https://experiencesturbridge.com/event/stewing-over-mysteries-with-author-megan-collins/
LOCATION:Publick House\, 277 Main Street\, Sturbridge\, 01566
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joshua Hyde Public Library":MAILTO:sturbridgejhpl@cwmars.org
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SUMMARY:Talking History: “The Blackstone Canal: Artery of the Commonwealth”
DESCRIPTION: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 presented by the Sturbridge Historical Society.
URL:https://experiencesturbridge.com/event/talking-history-the-blackstone-canal-artery-of-the-commonwealth/
LOCATION:Publick House\, 277 Main Street\, Sturbridge\, 01566
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sturbridge Historical Society":MAILTO:sgibquig@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Sturbridge Tree Lighting Ceremony
DESCRIPTION: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:\n+ Santa Claus\n+ Tantasqua Choraleers\n+ Holly the Elf\n+ Santas Mailbox\n+ Coloring Contest\n+ Holiday Raffle \nBring an unwrapped toy for the Sturbridge Police Department’s Cop and Kids Toy Drive. Or a wish list item for  a local animal rescue: Wings of Freedom.  See Town Recreation Web Site for more details \n  \n+Available-Pets (wingsoffreedomanimalrescue.org)
URL:https://experiencesturbridge.com/event/sturbridge-tree-lighting-ceremony/
LOCATION:Publick House\, 277 Main Street\, Sturbridge\, 01566
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sturbridge Recreation Department":MAILTO:recreation@sturbridge.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T190000
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SUMMARY:Exploring Sturbridge's Old Burial Ground
DESCRIPTION: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 well as sources for searching graves and ancestors. He will discuss some of the Sturbridge people and families buried here\, sharing the stories he uncovered during his research. “This isn’t just rock and stone\, it’s people’s lives” notes Bill. The Old Burial Ground served the Town’s needs from approximately 1740 to the last burial in 1894. \nBill Barnsley has been a Sturbridge resident since 2013 when he moved from San Diego to take care of his elderly parents. He is a certified Merry Gentleman (known as Santa Claus) and the CEO of a well-known worldwide\, overnight toy delivery service\, He also has a small “side hustle” as a genealogist. This led him to begin researching the Sturbridge Old Burial Ground. In time he was ably assisted by Jude McDonald\, a Sturbridge librarian for 25 years (now also known as Mrs. Claus). \nThis program is held at the Publick House at 7:00 PM\, and is open to the public free of charge. \n 
URL:https://experiencesturbridge.com/event/exploring-sturbridges-old-burial-ground/
LOCATION:Publick House\, 277 Main Street\, Sturbridge\, 01566
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sturbridge Historical Society":MAILTO:sgibquig@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:"Connections" with Medium Gary McKinstry at the Publick House
DESCRIPTION:Gary McKinstry and Friends invite you to a night of gallery style medium readings\, great food\, prizes and more\, in Paige Hall.\n\n\n\nCocktail Reception 5:30 – 6:00PM (CASH BAR ONLY) \nDinner 6:00PM \nShow starts promptly at 7:00PM \nThe Publick House Buffet includes the following: Yankee Dinner Buffet w/alterations. Bakery Basket\, House Salad. Entrees: Pasta with Bolognese and Alfredo Sauces on the side. Poultry\, Chicken with Tarragon sauce\, Beef Yankee Pot roast with pan gravy\, and Chef’s choice of potato and vegetables. Dessert: Warm Deep-Dish Apple Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream. Regular & Decaffeinated Coffee and assorted Hot Teas. \nFree parking is available in the rear of The Publick House. Handicap parking is at the front of the building. Photo ID needed for Cash Bar. Please have Ticket and or ID needed at check in. Children ages12 and up welcome.
URL:https://experiencesturbridge.com/event/connections-with-medium-gary-mckinstry-at-the-publick-house/
LOCATION:Publick House\, 277 Main Street\, Sturbridge\, 01566
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ORGANIZER;CN="Publick House":MAILTO:mglick@publickhouse.com
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SUMMARY:Author Talk w/ Gail Olmsted
DESCRIPTION: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\, published July 29\, 2021. \nGail Ward Olmsted was a marketing executive and a college professor before she began writing fiction on a full time basis. A trip to Sedona\, AZ inspired her first novel Jeep Tour. Three more novels followed before she began Landscape of a Marriage\, a biographical work of fiction featuring landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted\, a distant cousin of her husband’s\, and his wife Mary. \nSigned copies of all of Olmsted’s books will be available for purchase.  For more information\, please visit her on Facebook and at GailOlmsted.com. \nCo-sponsored by the Sturbridge Historical Society.
URL:https://experiencesturbridge.com/event/author-talk-w-gail-olmsted/
LOCATION:Publick House\, 277 Main Street\, Sturbridge\, 01566
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joshua Hyde Public Library":MAILTO:sturbridgejhpl@cwmars.org
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SUMMARY:Sturbridge Rotary 50th Anniversary Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The Rotary Club of Sturbridge is planning a celebration of the 50th anniversary of its founding on Wednesday\, June 29\, 2022 at The Publick House Historic Inn. Tickets are $75 per person and will be available on the Rotary website at sturbridgerotary.com through June 16\, 2022 for anyone from the community who wishes to join the festivities.
URL:https://experiencesturbridge.com/event/sturbridge-rotary-50th-anniversary-dinner/
LOCATION:Publick House\, 277 Main Street\, Sturbridge\, 01566
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220508T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220508T183000
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day at Publick House
DESCRIPTION:Treat the Moms in your life to something special this year and take them to the Mother’s Day Dinner Buffet at the Publick House Historic Inn!  At Publick House\, our holidays are remembered for good old-fashioned home cooked food and the perfect ambiance.  Reserve your table today for a truly delectable one- of- a-kind dining experience. \n277 Main  Street\, Sturbridge MA 01566
URL:https://experiencesturbridge.com/event/mothers-day-at-publick-house/
LOCATION:Publick House\, 277 Main Street\, Sturbridge\, 01566
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220406T183000
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SUMMARY:Stewing Over Mysteries with Author Sarah Stewart Taylor
DESCRIPTION:The Joshua Hyde Public Libary presents “Stewing Over Mysteries” with author Sarah Stewart Taylor \nFor $16\, this event offers beef stew for dinner with rolls\, coffee & dessert\,  and a writer to entertain and enlighten\, all in the cozy atmosphere of one of the oldest taverns in MA. \nPublick House Tap Room\,  Sturbridge  – Wednesday\, April 6th – 6:30pm \nTickets are available at the Joshua Hyde Public Library and online at the Friends of the JHPL website \n\nSarah Stewart Taylor is the author of the Sweeney St. George series and the Maggie D’arcy series. She grew up on Long Island\, and was educated at Middlebury College in Vermont and Trinity College\, Dublin\, where she studied Irish Literature. She has worked as a journalist and writing teacher and now lives with her family on a farm in Vermont where they raise sheep and grow blueberries.
URL:https://experiencesturbridge.com/event/stewing-over-mysteries-with-author-sarah-stewart-taylor/
LOCATION:Publick House\, 277 Main Street\, Sturbridge\, 01566
ORGANIZER;CN="Joshua Hyde Public Library":MAILTO:sturbridgejhpl@cwmars.org
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