Evening of Illumination

When:
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 6:00p -
7:30p

Where:
Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge, Massachusetts 01566

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Admission:
$50

Hosted by:
oldsturbridgevillage Old Sturbridge Village

Categories:
History

Event website:
https://www.osv.org/event/evening-of-illumination/

How did New England families spend their evenings before the intrusion of texting, telephones, TVs, and computers? Visitors to Old Sturbridge Village will get a rare chance to find out as they tour the historic Village lit only by candles, oil lamps, lanterns, and firelight during Old Sturbridge Village’s Evening of Illumination. Guided tours around the Village Common allow guests to visit select homes and shops to see how early New Englanders spent their evenings in the days before electricity. Visitors will be treated to music and storytelling throughout the tour and will see Village artisans at work by candlelight. Each tour will begin with hot cocoa or coffee and will conclude in the Bullard Tavern, where guests can enjoy warm beverages and light fare.* This program is designed for adults.


*Light fare and beverage is included in your ticket. Menu includes dinner rolls with butter, mini turkey pot pies, maple butternut bisque, mini pumpkin pie trifle, and hot apple cider. 

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