For Immediate Release:

March 12, 2024

Media Contact:

Emily Klamm

pr@osv.org

Phone: (508) 347-0205

Sturbridge, M.A. – Beginning Saturday, March 16 and continuing on Sunday, March 17 visitors to Old Sturbridge Village can experience Celtic Celebration with themed activities, Irish dance performances, live music, as well as demonstrations and stories. View osv.org for the most up-to-date schedule of activities and plan to arrive early as some performances have limited seating.

During Celtic Celebration visitors can see traditional Irish dance performances in the morning. In the afternoon, guests can listen to special performances including Scottish bagpipes in addition to Irish poetry. Visitors can also see sewing demonstrations and learn about the first all-Irish militia company in the Massachusetts Militia, the Montgomery Guards. A special musical performance on Sunday features Celtic harpist Cate Mahoney.

Old Sturbridge Village invites families and friends to step back in time and celebrate the changing seasons and cultural heritage during Celtic Celebration with Kids Free Standard Daytime Admission. During this limited springtime offer, up to two children, aged 17 years or younger, will be admitted for free with each adult full price standard daytime admission ticket. Visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets online in advance to save even more! In addition to Kids Free March and April, tickets purchased online include a $3.00 savings compared to tickets purchased at the door.

Old Sturbridge Village is open 9:30am – 4:00pm during Celtic Celebration. For more details and to purchase tickets visit https://www.osv.org/event/celtic-celebration/.

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About Old Sturbridge Village

Old Sturbridge Village, first opened to the public in 1946, is one of the country's oldest and largest living history museums, celebrating life in early New England from 1790-1840. It is the largest living history museum in the Northeast. More than 200,000 visitors interact with costumed historians each year, experience up-close demonstrations of early American trades, and meet heritage breed farm animals. Situated on 200 scenic acres, the Village is a collection of more than 40 historic buildings - including homes, meetinghouses, trade shops, working farms, restaurants, shops, and three water-powered mills.

Located just off the Massachusetts Turnpike and Routes I-84 and 20 in Sturbridge, Mass., Old Sturbridge Village is open year-round, but days and hours vary seasonally. Daily admission is: $30 for adults, $28 for seniors, $15 for College Students, $15 for children ages 4-17, and children 3 and under are admitted free. For details, visit https://www.osv.org/plan-your-visit/.