Travel Back to 1830s New England at Old Sturbridge Village, MA!
Have you ever wanted to step right into a history book? At Old Sturbridge Village (OSV) in Massachusetts , you can do just that! This incredible living history museum recreates a rural New England town from the 1830s, offering a unique and immersive experience that goes far beyond simply reading plaques. 📜 A Village Built on Passion: The History of OSV The story of Old Sturbridge Village begins with the collecting passion of industrialist Albert B. Wells of Southbridge, Massachusetts , in the 1920s. He became captivated by "primitive" antiques and objects that represented the daily life of New Englanders a century earlier. By the mid-1930s, his son, George B. Wells , convinced him to move past simply having a gallery and instead create a "live village, one with different shops operating." This ambitious dream led to the acquisition of Quinebaug Farm , which already had a historic millpond and the land for the growing project. The Village offic...