Boston 🚗 One Hour | A Journey Back to 19th Century New England

I’ve mentioned Old Sturbridge Village in a previous post about Western Massachusetts attractions! 🎉 But this place is so amazing that it deserves its own dedicated essay. After buying the tickets, you receive a small newspaper with the day’s ‘news’, including the village’s activities, tours, and performances. From 10 am to 4 pm, there are packed events, truly not enough for just a day! It feels like I’m about to activate my Disney commando mode. 🪖 🏠 The village has over 40 buildings, each open for exploration 🔍. The staff are dressed in period attire, offering a very immersive experience. 🕰️ I particularly enjoyed a few spots: The Tin Shop: The actors here craft tinware live and are happy to chat with visitors. watching him skillfully craft a beautiful lantern in just 20 to 30 minutes ⏰ was mesmerizing. He also shared insights into the income of the time, which products sold well, and which didn’t, making it very interesting! The Cooper Shop: Watching a skilled craftswoman make a wooden barrel and patiently explain each step was fascinating. The Blacksmith Shop: You can hear the blacksmiths hammering away from afar 🔥, which is super impressive. These actors not only demonstrate the craft-making process but also interact with you, sharing stories of life back then, offering an immersive historical learning experience. 📖 🏠 There are many workshops to explore in the village, where I learned so many interesting facts 🤓: Wool Processing: Seeing the entire process from shearing to weaving the wool into fabric was magical 🐑. Grain Processing: How the mill turns grain into flour 🌾. Pottery Workshop: Watching the potter create pottery using traditional methods. Bakery: Baking bread in the traditional way. 🐔 The village also has several small farms with many animals 🐄🐑. Farmers are seen feeding the livestock and will explain the agricultural techniques and lifestyle of the time if you stop to observe. 🎶 There are several music and musical performances throughout the day. In summary, Old Sturbridge Village is like a historical mini-Disneyland 🎡, with craftsmanship demonstrations and a variety of performances that offer a full experience. It’s a place where you can easily spend an entire day. #Boston #BostonLife #HistoryLover #Museum #WeekendVibes #Boston #GreatPlaceForKids