Evening of Illumination
Schedule
Sat Jan 24 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
29 Stallion Hill Road, Sturbridge, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01566 | Sturbridge, MA
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How did New England families spend their evenings before the introduction of texting, telephones, TVs, and computers? Visitors to Old Sturbridge Village will get a rare chance to find out as they tour the historic Village lit only by candles, oil lamps, lanterns, and firelight during Evening of Illumination. Guided tours around the Village Common allow guests to visit select homes and shops to see how early New Englanders spent their evenings in the days before electricity. Throughout the tour, visitors will look back and learn about what life was like in the years following the Revolution and the impacts it had on 19th century New England. Hear stories of the Revolution, see artifacts from the first 50 years after the war, learn about the trades that supported families during and after the conflict, and much more. Visitors will be treated to music and storytelling throughout the tour and will see Village artisans at work by candlelight. Each tour will begin with hot cocoa or coffee and will conclude in the Bullard Tavern, where guests can enjoy warm beverages and light fare.* This program is designed for adults.Tours leave every 10 minutes from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and last approximately 90 minutes. Timed tickets are required. This event often sells out.
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