Step into a rural Massachusetts community, meet six Revolutionary-era residents: a printer, housemaid, lawyer, shopkeeper, tavern keeper, and a farmer's wife. To make the experience even more immersive, guests will have an opportunity to learn about a specific person and build their own character, allowing them to move through the Village as active participants in the unfolding story and decide whether it is in their best interest to fight for independence or remain loyal to the British Crown. Imagine you are living in Sturbridge in 1776. Would you remain loyal to the British Crown or join the Patriots? Step into character as the Revolution unfolds throughout the Village. Join a lively Town Meeting at 2:30 PM or 4:15 PM daily* in the Center Meetinghouse and help decide the town’s fate. Will you stand with the British Crown or throw your support behind the Patriots? Cast your vote, make your case, and see how your fellow townspeople decide. Don’t forget to check the scorecard below to see which side is winning the battle for hearts and minds! Voices of a Revolution is produced in partnership with ClockJack Productions and features the dynamic talents of six regional actors. Voices of a Revolution is part of Independence Forever at Old Sturbridge Village and is included with general daytime admission or membership. Old Sturbridge Village is open Wednesday – Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Voices of a Revolution runs multiple times a day Wedesday – Sunday from July 1 to July 26, 2026. Check the daily schedule for details.
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Step into character as the Revolution unfolds throughout the Village.
Ages: All ages
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About Old Sturbridge Village
Old Sturbridge Village, the largest outdoor history museum in the Northeast, depicts a rural New England town of the early 19th century. The Village is designed to approximate the look and feel of a historic landscape and includes more than 40 historic buildings, such as houses, working farms, meetinghouses, a district school, country store, water-powered mills, professional and trade shops – all situated along the Quinebaug River on the homeland of the Nipmuc peoples. Visitors begin their self-directed exploration by entering through either the Visitor Center or the Museum Education Center and move through the museum on dirt roads and pathways. Wayfinding and interpretive signage is positioned strategically throughout the museum.