Muster Day
When:
Saturday, May 31, 2025 9:30a -
5:00p
Saturday, May 31, 2025 9:30a -
5:00p
Where:
Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Admission:
$Included with standard daytime admission
Hosted by:
Categories:
History, Kid Friendly
Event website:
https://www.osv.org/event/muster-day-may/
To supplement the meager armed forces, most early 19th-century farmers and craftsmen were required by law to serve in local militia units – the forerunner of today’s National Guard. Twice a year, these citizen-soldiers were “called to muster” for a day of training in their town. Old Sturbridge Village re-creates a typical Muster Day and celebrates our local military history. Demonstrations will include marching, musket and cannon firing, target practice, sewing a flag, painting militia knapsacks, and more. Fife and drum music performances will also take place throughout the day, including a special performance by the Old Sturbridge Academy Fife and Drum Corps at noon. Be sure to stop by the Miner Grant Store to purchase some soft gingerbread – a traditional Muster Day treat! There will be activities for visitors of all ages!
