For Immediate Release:
November 11, 2020
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Media Contact:
Daniel Friel
Director of Public Relations
C: 774-200-7788
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Holiday Magic, Memories & Traditions Celebrated
at Christmas by Candlelight
Old Sturbridge Village releases event dates in December, tickets on sale now
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Sturbridge, M.A. – Christmas by Candlelight will return to Old Sturbridge Village (OSV) this December, as a time-honored tradition of the season celebrating New England Christmases of the 19th century and today. On select dates in December, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., the Village will open special for guests to take in the holiday cheer. Tickets are on sale now for members and will go on sale to the general public on Nov. 17.
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This annual event has been re-imagined in 2020 with safety in mind, taking many favorite activities outdoors. Guests can see demonstrations of classic Christmas projects like knitting stockings, wreath-making, natural ornament-making and more, and watch as costumed interpreters create a traditional Christmas meal or work on special projects such as making ice skates or a sled from scratch. A horse-drawn carryall (a large wagon) will run throughout the Village offering rides and several bonfires will be lit throughout the night to warm up beside.
A returning favorite of the event, visitors are invited to stroll the Christmas Tree Trail – new in 2019 – featuring dozens of sparkling, decorated trees. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the Common, the trail welcomes wanderers in to enjoy the sights, ending at the special Christmas Wish Bridge.
Several dates during December offer additional activities for guests – including Members’ Shopping Nights on Dec. 4-6 and the firing of OSV’s 24-foot kiln for the second time this year, on Dec. 18-20. The 15,000-brick kiln found outside of OSV’s Pottery Shop can fit approximately 1,000 pieces of pottery stacked 10-feet high within its walls. It is a fan favorite among many visitors who come to the Village.
Also, a feature of the holiday event, the annual Gingerbread House Contest is going virtual! Participants from near and far can register to compete in one of four categories (adult non-professional, adult professional, youth and family) by Nov. 30, 2020. Photos of the Gingerbread House entries will be judged in each category, awarding a winner and runner-up, with “Best in Show House” voted on by the general public. Winners will receive a gift certificate to Old Sturbridge Village.
Christmas by Candlelight is an evening of traditions, memories, and holiday cheer at Old Sturbridge Village, with families and visitors returning year after year to enjoy the experience. Tickets for the event are on sale now to members at the discounted rate of $20 for adults and $10 for youth (ages 4-17). Tickets go on sale to the general public on Nov. 17 at $22 for adults and $11 for youth (ages 4-17). Admission is free for children ages three and under.
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About Old Sturbridge Village
Old Sturbridge Village, first opened to the public in 1946, is one of the country's oldest and largest living history museums, celebrating life in early New England from 1790-1840. It is the largest living history museum in the Northeast. Each year, more than 250,000 visitors interact with costumed historians, experience up-close demonstrations of early American trades, and meet heritage breed farm animals. Situated on 200 scenic acres, the Village is a collection of more than 40 historic buildings - including homes, meetinghouses, trade shops, working farms, restaurants, shops and three water-powered mills.
Located just off the Massachusetts Turnpike and Routes I-84 and 20 in Sturbridge, Mass., Old Sturbridge Village is open year-round, but days and hours vary seasonally. Daily admission is: $28 for adults, $26 for seniors, $14 for College Students, $14 for children ages 4-17, with children 3 and under admitted free. Up to three kids age 17 and under will be admitted FREE into the village this fall through Nov. 28, when accompanied by a paying adult. Admission includes free parking. Village Members and Season Pass holders receive free standard daytime admission. For details, visit https://www.osv.org/plan-your-visit/.
Old Sturbridge Village is the managing partner of Coggeshall Farm Museum in Bristol, R.I. Members at OSV receive reciprocal membership at Coggeshall Farm Museum.
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