Muster Day

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Dates:	Saturday, May 31, 2025 - Saturday, May 31, 2025
Hours:	9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ages:	Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor, Outdoor
Cost:	Free see below
Category:	Learn Something

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!

COST

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Included with standard daytime admission or Village membership.

WEBSITE

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www.osv.org/event/muster-day-may/

LOCATION

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1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA, 01566 map
Phone: 8007331830