Special Events
Old Sturbridge Village
Old Sturbridge Village is the largest outdoor living history museum in the Northeast. The recreated village depicts life around 1830 in New England. Visitors can see demonstrations of many crafts and cooking, learn history from interpreters in period costumes, take a tour of the Quinebaug River, and visit the working farms. Special events geared to families are held throughout the year.
Upcoming Events
Family Fun - Labor Day Weekend: Sept. 4-6
Sunday of Labor Day Weekend brings a special offer for WGBH and WGBY members: get 2-for-1 adult admission and two children free on Sunday Sept. 5. Meet characters from popular PBS children's shows, including Curious George and Ruff Ruffman from Fetch! Learn more.
Drummers' Call: Sept. 11 
Enjoy a thrilling day of martial music, as fife-and-drum companies from all over the country converge on OSV for competitions, demonstrations, and an exciting "parade of corps." Hear about the importance of military songs and cadences, from Reveille to Taps. Learn more.
Ceramics in New England: Sept. 11 
Spend a day learning more about early New England ceramics with experts in the field, including master potter Don Carpentier, and Pat Halfpenny of the Winterthur Museum, who will discuss English pottery for the patriotic American market. Cap off the day at our evening kiln firing. Register online.
Evening at the Kiln: Sept. 11 
Old Sturbridge Village potters will stoke the massive 24-foot-high brick kiln to 1,900 degrees and fire a year's worth of vintage-style redware pottery. Try your hand at "throwing" a piece of pottery, enjoy appetizers and drinks, and watch the glow as sparks fly into the night sky. Register online.
Sunday Brunch is served at the Oliver Wight Tavern
Fun @ Five
Hosted by
The Vienna Restaurant & Historic Inn
14 South Street
Southbridge, MA 01550
Wednesday
September 22, 2010
5:00pm to 7:00 pm
Sponsored by
Join us for a great evening of networking in a casual atmosphere! Enjoy a cocktail, complimentary hors d'oeuvres, take a chance to win cool drawing prizes, while you mingle with other business professionals.
Just a 10 minute drive for our town!
September 25th & 26th, 2010
10am to 5pm
GRAND PRIZE
WIN A $500 SHOPPING SPREE
2ND PRIZE
Overnight Stay for 2 at
Sturbridge Host Hotel
w/gift certificate for
Salem Cross Inn & E. B. Flats
$250.00 Value
3RD PRIZE
Overnight stay at
Yankee Cricke Bed & Breakfast
w/gift certificates for Aura Readings
from the Holistic Center Inc.
$230.00 Value
Take a picturesque ride through the Brookfield’s and surrounding towns. Explore and enjoy and stop at the participating specialty shops and destinations and answer the questions and be rewarded with letters you need to solve the Mystery Word. Guess the Word and if your name is picked you may win one of the 3 great prizes above. Click on the Logo above to go to the Browse the Brookfield’s website for details and downloads! Good luck and Enjoy!
Antiques
"Take a drive"
Traditions are often associated with the Winter holidays, but in Historical New England, traditions are relived every day, regardless of the season. Why not plan a weekend and relive some traditions that thousands of families, young and old, have created for generations. Experience Historical New England Traditions with the companies on this site, and make a tradition for your family. Visit the web site below for a full description on each establishment including hours and events.
Corner of Route 20 & Brookfield Rd
Brimfield MA (413) 245-9977
The mission of Hitchcock Free Academy Community Center is to provide educational, cultural and recreational programs for all residents of Brimfield, Holland, Sturbridge, Wales and surrounding communities.
Click Below and see up coming performances
Glitz and Glitter:
Oklads from the Museum Collection
On exhibit August 19 through October 15, 2010
Higgins Armory Museum
Quest for Adventure
100 Barber Avenue
Worcester, MA 01606
508.853-6015
Beyond Belief: The Curious Collection of Professor Rufus Excalibur Bell, a new exhibition opening Saturday, June 20, at the Higgins. Although Bell is an imaginary character, the dragons, gargoyles and myriad of fantastic creatures he’s “discovered” come alive through the talents of Somerville, Mass., artist Hilary Scott. The 70 artifacts and specimens, as well as the equipment that Bell uses to find his discoveries, are displayed in a recreation of Bell’s Edwardian study and the museum space where they are unpacked and identified. “Beyond Belief” is open through 2011; accompanying
programming will run throughout the year.
Events.....
Save the Date!
17th Annual Rise & Run Road Race Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010 10K & 5K @ 9am 1 Mile Fun Run @ 10:30am $17 pre registration $20 race day Proceeds to support the RRI Autism Resources Center and for supportive and adaptive equipment for people with developmental disabilities. |
Corporate Sponsor
Southbridge Savings Bank - Home
Opacum Land Trust
is a regional, all volunteer organization formed in 2000 to protect natural and cultural resources in South Central Massachusetts. These non-renewable resources include:
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Historic and prehistoric sites
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Fertile farmland
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Lush green forests
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River corridors
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Wetlands and watersheds
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Vernal pools
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Scenic vistas
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Habitat for endangered animals and plants
Our aim is to protect the New England charm and rural character of our communities, promote proactive conservation, and the creation of greenways and wildlife corridors. Opacum Land Trust is able to permanently protect open space through donation or purchase of land, bargain sales, or by holding a conservation easement.
To accomplish these tasks, your membership and donations are necessary. Please help us reach our conservation goals and become a member today!
What are your land conservation options? Visit our projects page or contact Opacum Land Trustl
For more information, or to register for one of our events, call
Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary
508-248-5516
The Sanctuary is located at the end of Capen Road just off of Route 20 in Charlton, Massachusetts Visitors Center Hours: 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. daily, Weekends 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Over 72 Acres of woods, streams, meadows, ponds, and trails. Trails: Dawn to Dusk (Our maps located in entrance to Visitor's Center). Animal Rehabilition Facility Staffed Year Round
Brimfield Area Master Singers, Inc.
Watch for Future Program Dates
Seasonal
2010 MEGA MAZE
ONE STOP AND A WHOLE DAY OF FUN!
WWW.DAVIS FARMLAND AND MEGA MAZE
