For Immediate Release:
November 12, 2021
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Media Contact:
Sarah Martin
C: 315-225-0256
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Old Sturbridge Village Opens Holiday Market & Café Pop-Up for Holiday Shoppers
Handcrafted and homemade Christmas gifts, décor, treats and more;
Village admission not required
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Sturbridge, M.A. – Old Sturbridge Village is hosting a Holiday Market & Café just in time for the holiday season! The shop, open now through Dec. 30 on Wednesdays through Sundays, is located outside of the Village and admission to the museum is not required. Locals and visitors alike are invited to stop by the market to browse and shop or enjoy a variety of sweets and hot or cold beverages in the café.
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Old Sturbridge Village artisans have been working hard to supply the market with handcrafted items, including Village-made pottery, tin and iron crafts. Christmas décor and ornaments, specialty food items, and other household goods are available for purchase.
On December 3-5, the Holiday Market & Café will feature Member’s Double Discount Days. Members to the Village will receive 20 percent off merchandise when they show a valid membership card. Exclusions apply to sale items, markdown, or promotional prices.
On December 17 & 18, the Holiday Market & Café will be the site of a special book signing, with Hector Fox and the Giant Quest author Astrid Sheckels. Sheckels was born and raised in the town of Hatfield, M.A. Her book follows the adventures of Hector Fox and his merry band of forest creatures as they seek adventure, hunt for giants, solve mysteries and discover the value of friendship. Sheckels will be signing copies of the book (available for purchase in the shop) each night from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Old Sturbridge Village’s Holiday Market & Café is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., now through Dec. 30. The shop will remain open until 8:30 p.m. during the evenings of Christmas by Candlelight, on Dec. 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 23 and 27-30. The shop will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 25) and Christmas Eve through Christmas Day (Dec. 24-25).
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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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