For Immediate Release:
December 21, 2021
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Sarah Martin
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Old Sturbridge Village Extends Holiday Cheer After Christmas
Four dates still available to experience Christmas by Candlelight, Dec. 27-30, 2021
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Sturbridge, M.A. – Four dates remain in Old Sturbridge Village’s (OSV) annual Christmas by Candlelight event, inviting visitors to celebrate New England Christmas of the 19th century and today. With a sold-out weekend Dec. 17-19, and sold-out event Dec. 23, guests have just a few days left to experience the sights, sounds and traditions of Christmas past. Tickets are on sale now for Dec. 27-30, with entry times at 3:00, 4:00 and 5:00 p.m.
Christmas by Candlelight offers festive and interactive activities, including the Christmas Tree Trail, Christmas Wish Bridge, horse-drawn carry-all and holiday crafting traditions. Hours are 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. each evening.
OSV’s Holiday Market and Café will also be open for its last week of the season. Until Dec. 30, visitors can purchase unique and handcrafted holiday décor and trinkets, as well as holiday beverages and snacks. Hours for the Holiday Market and Café are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday with extended hours until 8:30 p.m. on Christmas by Candlelight event days. Admission to the museum is not required to shop.
“With many families on holiday break during this time, it’s a wonderful chance to gather and continue celebrating in the Christmas spirit,” said James Donahue, President of Old Sturbridge Village. “We’re pleased to invite visitors to join us for a few more days of holiday cheer, whether it’s your first visit or you’re a returning guest.”
Tickets for Christmas by Candlelight can be purchased online and in advance. Prices are $28 for adult, $14 for youth (ages 4-17). Admission is FREE for children 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, celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2021. 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. 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 also 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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