For Immediate Release:

February 19, 2024

Media Contact:

Emily Klamm

pr@osv.org

Phone: (508) 347-0205

Sturbridge, M.A. – Old Sturbridge Village invites families and friends to step back in time and celebrate the changing seasons with the exciting announcement of their Kids Free Standard Daytime Admission Promotion, beginning March 1 through April 28, 2024.

During this 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. Families can spend the day discovering the rich past of 19th century New England and immersing themselves in hands-on learning, participatory demonstrations, and engaging conversation around the recreated historical village.

From witnessing the gardeners’ preparing the fields to observing the potters and blacksmiths in action to meeting the beloved heritage breed animals, every corner of the village is alive with history. Throughout March and April, there will also be special events and programming, including Maple Days, and celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day, Women’s History Days, Patriots’ Day Weekend, and Village Earth Day.

“At Old Sturbridge Village, we believe that history is not only something to learn, but also something to experience,” said Chief Marketing Officer, Chris Tieri. “We invite children and their families to get out of the house and join us this spring for an immersive journey into the past during our Kids Free March and April promotion.”

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. For full details, restrictions, and to purchase tickets visit: https://www.osv.org/event/kids-free-march-april/.

The Kids Free promotion for March and April is applicable to full price standard daytime admission only. Please note that this promotion does not apply to field trips.

Old Sturbridge Village is open in March Wednesday – Sunday from 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Beginning April 1, the Village is open Wednesday – Sunday from 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. For a full list of events, visit: https://www.osv.org/events-experiences/.

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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/.