Winter Fest at Old Sturbridge Village
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| Venue: | Old Sturbridge Village |
| Dates: | Saturday, February 14, 2015 - Saturday, February 21, 2015 |
| Ages: | Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Cost: | $$ see below |
| Category: | Ice & Snow Fun |
WinterFest kicks off on Saturday, February 14 with Be Mine: Chocolate and Valentines. See demonstrations of processing chocolate by hand using cacao beans in the manner of ancient Mexico, where chocolate originates. Create Valentines, and 'meet' the local woman responsible for the popularity of sending valentines in the United States.
The festivity continues on with Washington's Birthday and Presidents' Day. Skirts will swirl as the Old Sturbridge Village dancers present a Washington Birthday Ball. Learn various dances of the time, including contra dances and cotillions, which were forerunners of today’s line dancing and square dancing. Take part in traditional toasts to George Washington and other famous American patriots. President Coolidge will be on hand to join in the celebration, and if your name is George or Martha, you receive free admission to the Village on Monday, February 16!
Throughout the week, enjoy hands-on crafts and special winter performances. Snow permitting, try out our sleds and enjoy a sleigh ride! You will also have the opportunity to watch our craftsmen at work, see hearthside cooking, and visit dozens of historic buildings.
On Saturday, February 21, come and see more than 20 horse-drawn sleighs at Old Sturbridge Village’s Antique Sleigh Rally. The sleigh rally competition will feature vintage sleighs pulled by a variety of horse breeds including Haflinger, Gypsy, Morgan, Arabian, Clydesdale, Percheron, and miniature horses. Participants will compete for prizes in a dozen different divisions including “Sleigh Dog” and “Currier & Ives.”
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Adults $24.00 Seniors (55 and over) $22.00 Youths (3-17) $8.00 Children age 2 and under Admitted Free
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Route 20, Sturbridge, MA map
Phone: 800-SEE-1830
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