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Old Sturbridge Village - Tin makers shop

Old Sturbridge Village

4.1(186 reviews)
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I've been visiting Old Sturbridge Village since I was a kid, and no matter what age I've been, it…read morealways makes for a great day trip from CT. We last visited for their Christmas by Candlelight, and it was such a cute holiday celebration. The actors are always knowledgeable and take their roles seriously. We love visiting the different buildings and seeing the authentic artifacts. Can't wait until our next visit!

Longtime visitor, former volunteer. The good- OSV is an…read moreinvaluable historical resource and wealth of information, research, and a breeding ground of historical interpretation methods. If you go to any history or museum conference, you'll find staff and former staff there. They're some of the best in the game, and their staff are unbeatable experts in very niche subjects. Their focus on rural social history was revolutionary when it started and still is revolutionary today. A lot of museums will teach you about political history. Not a lot will teach you about domestic life in OSV's level of detail. For visitors, OSV is sort of a "you get what you want out of it" experience. Some visitors come wanting to talk to interpreters and learn, others want to walk through quickly. Those people don't learn as much. The not so good- management seems more interested in running money laundering charter schools than retaining or paying their excellent staff. I've seen historians who have been interviewed in books and documentaries leave for much less prestigious jobs because it's just not worth it for them to stay. The price- day admission price is really high. I wish more people know there lower cost options. Many regional libraries lend day passes.

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