Massachusetts is America’s birthplace, and Central Massachusetts in particular, holds significant historical importance. Central Massachusetts has embraced its heritage for generations and continues to do so today. Our historic sites offer a glimpse into our colorful past, and offer the visitor a chance to gain a better understanding and knowledge of one of America’s great areas.
123 Elm Street,
Millbury, MA 01527, 508-865-0855
The Asa Waters Mansion is an historical estate in the heart of Millbury, MA. Built in 1826 this elegant home has recently been restored and is available for private functions, social events, business meetings, and educational/historical reenactments.
Thursday, Feb 19 Children's Tea "Scones and Cones"
Saturday, May 16 - Sunday, May 17 Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Birthday Celebration
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road,
Sturbridge, MA 01566, 800-733-1830, 508-347-3362
A visit to Old Sturbridge Village is a journey into the past during a very special period of our nation's history! In the years 1790-1840 a new nation took shape. In rural towns across New England, ordinary people worked to better their lives, build strong communities, apply new technologies, and define the meaning of democracy.
Year-round, you'll discover the allure of history with all five senses at one of America's finest museums. Expanded learning and hands-on opportunities for all ages are offered throughout the museum, which features a re-created rural 1830s New England town set on a historical landscape encompassing a Center Village, Mills Area, and Countryside.
The museum's new, indoor History Gateway, in the Visitor Center, includes "Kidstory" early learning gallery -- making connections with the Village for children and their families -- and "Icons of New England," a new interactive exhibit that introduces visitors to the history behind what makes New England the unique region that it is!
Also offered are "A Child's Life" in the Fitch House; meet the animals; children's dooryard, schoolyard, and indoor games; role-playing at the District School; as well as historical characters, walks, talks, and performances. Hands-on craft activities, artist- and craftsperson- in-residence programs, adult and multi-generational craft workshops, and spectacular seasonal events are planned throughout the year!
The Shops at Old Sturbridge Village (across from the Visitor Center) house an award-winning Museum Gift Shop, the New England Bookstore, and a Bake Shop. Village admission is not required for The Shops at OSV or the Herb Garden adjacent to the Gift Shop.
Village hours and admission rates change by season; visit our Web site, www.osv.org, or call 800-SEE-1830 to confirm.
Sundays, Saturdays, through Mar 23 Maple Days
Wednesdays, through May 6 Village Tots
Saturdays, through Mar 28 Dinner in a Country Village
9 Main St,
Sutton, MA 01590, 508-476-3601
Sun: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Vaillancourt Folk Art of Sutton is one of the country's leading producers of collectible chalkware figurines. Vaillancourt artists hand-paint figurines for every major holiday, including Valentine's Day, Easter and Halloween, as well as their famous collectibles, Father Christmas. Studio tours are available. Visit our gallery and recently opened Christmas Museum.
Friday, Mar 6 25th Anniversary Collection "Premier Party"
Friday, Apr 24 - Sunday, Apr 26 14th Annual Collector's Weekend
Friday, Sep 18 Silver Anniversary Party
11 Willard St,
North Grafton, MA 01536, 508-839-3500
Step back in time and see where clockmaking began in Central Massachusetts. Today the museum includes the 1718 homestead and original 1766 workshop of America's premiere 18th century clockmakers. Over 75 Willard clocks are displayed in period room settings, along with family portraits, furnishings and other Willard family heirlooms. Also on display: 18th century clockmaking tools, Oriental rugs, 18th and 19th century firearms, 19th century children's toys and dolls, and Nipmuc Indian artifacts. Museum Shop includes new and antique clocks, horological books, novelties and collectible glassware.
30 Elm Street,
Worcester, MA 01609, 508-753-8278
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Thu: 10:00 AM-8:30 PM, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Learn about the history of Worcester through exhibitions, education programs and special events presented throughout the year. Visit Worcester Historical Museum to see hundreds of objects made in Worcester. Listen to the stories of industrial leaders, inventors, and workers. Discover Worcester's common heritage through hands-on activities. Explore the contributions of ethnic groups and individuals through changing exhibitions and special programs. Find out what Worcester was like in centuries past in the library's reading room. The library is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Thursday, 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Mar 3 In Their Shirtsleeves
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jan 31 The Things We Carried: Guatemalan Stories
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Asa Waters Mansion
123 Elm Street, Millbury, MA 01527, 508-865-0855
The Asa Waters Mansion is an historical estate in the heart of Millbury, MA. Built in 1826 this elegant home has recently been restored and is available for private functions, social events, business meetings, and educational/historical reenactments.
Thursday, Feb 19 Children's Tea "Scones and Cones"
Saturday, May 16 - Sunday, May 17 Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Birthday Celebration
Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566, 800-733-1830, 508-347-3362
A visit to Old Sturbridge Village is a journey into the past during a very special period of our nation's history! In the years 1790-1840 a new nation took shape. In rural towns across New England, ordinary people worked to better their lives, build strong communities, apply new technologies, and define the meaning of democracy. Year-round, you'll discover the allure of history with all five senses at one of America's finest museums. Expanded learning and hands-on opportunities for all ages are offered throughout the museum, which features a re-created rural 1830s New England town set on a historical landscape encompassing a Center Village, Mills Area, and Countryside. The museum's new, indoor History Gateway, in the Visitor Center, includes "Kidstory" early learning gallery -- making connections with the Village for children and their families -- and "Icons of New England," a new interactive exhibit that introduces visitors to the history behind what makes New England the unique region that it is! Also offered are "A Child's Life" in the Fitch House; meet the animals; children's dooryard, schoolyard, and indoor games; role-playing at the District School; as well as historical characters, walks, talks, and performances. Hands-on craft activities, artist- and craftsperson- in-residence programs, adult and multi-generational craft workshops, and spectacular seasonal events are planned throughout the year! The Shops at Old Sturbridge Village (across from the Visitor Center) house an award-winning Museum Gift Shop, the New England Bookstore, and a Bake Shop. Village admission is not required for The Shops at OSV or the Herb Garden adjacent to the Gift Shop. Village hours and admission rates change by season; visit our Web site, www.osv.org, or call 800-SEE-1830 to confirm.
Sundays, Saturdays, through Mar 23 Maple Days
Wednesdays, through May 6 Village Tots
Saturdays, through Mar 28 Dinner in a Country Village
Vaillancourt Folk Art
9 Main St, Sutton, MA 01590, 508-476-3601
Sun: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Vaillancourt Folk Art of Sutton is one of the country's leading producers of collectible chalkware figurines. Vaillancourt artists hand-paint figurines for every major holiday, including Valentine's Day, Easter and Halloween, as well as their famous collectibles, Father Christmas. Studio tours are available. Visit our gallery and recently opened Christmas Museum.
Friday, Mar 6 25th Anniversary Collection "Premier Party"
Friday, Apr 24 - Sunday, Apr 26 14th Annual Collector's Weekend
Friday, Sep 18 Silver Anniversary Party
Willard House and Clock Museum
11 Willard St, North Grafton, MA 01536, 508-839-3500
Step back in time and see where clockmaking began in Central Massachusetts. Today the museum includes the 1718 homestead and original 1766 workshop of America's premiere 18th century clockmakers. Over 75 Willard clocks are displayed in period room settings, along with family portraits, furnishings and other Willard family heirlooms. Also on display: 18th century clockmaking tools, Oriental rugs, 18th and 19th century firearms, 19th century children's toys and dolls, and Nipmuc Indian artifacts. Museum Shop includes new and antique clocks, horological books, novelties and collectible glassware.
Worcester Historical Museum
30 Elm Street, Worcester, MA 01609, 508-753-8278
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Thu: 10:00 AM-8:30 PM, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Learn about the history of Worcester through exhibitions, education programs and special events presented throughout the year. Visit Worcester Historical Museum to see hundreds of objects made in Worcester. Listen to the stories of industrial leaders, inventors, and workers. Discover Worcester's common heritage through hands-on activities. Explore the contributions of ethnic groups and individuals through changing exhibitions and special programs. Find out what Worcester was like in centuries past in the library's reading room. The library is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Thursday, 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Mar 3 In Their Shirtsleeves
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jan 31 The Things We Carried: Guatemalan Stories
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