Scout Day at Old Sturbridge Village

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Scout Days at Old Sturbridge Village offer Boy and Girl Scouts, and their families and friends, the opportunity to learn about America's proud past! Our recreated community portrays a "typical" New England town of the early 19th century. It is divided into three distinct areas: the Center Village, the Countryside, and the Mill Neighborhood. The historical mills, shops, homes, working farm, district school, commercial buildings, and meetinghouses re-create a community where authentically costumed Villagers demonstrate and discuss with visitors the daily life, work, and celebrations of 19th-century New Englanders.

On this Scout Day, Scouts will learn about Thanksgiving Traditions and how this holiday has changed over time. With the busy agricultural season coming to an end, New England citizens began preparing for the much-anticipated Thanksgiving celebration. This was a time of merriment, hearty eating, and giving thanks. In October 1621, the "first" Thanksgiving included two very culturally-diverse peoples and became a much-loved tradition that has changed over time. Learn about some of these changes, experience some of the culture, and compare then and "now"-- the 1830s!

Registration for 50-minute hands-on studio activites will open approximately one month in advance of the event date. These activities are designed to meet Brownies Try-Its, Junior Girl Scout Badge and Cub Scout Elective and Badge requirements. Additional Studios not meeting badge requirements will also be available for all Scouts and youths. If time permits, consider making a quick craft in the Hands-on Crafts Center; $5-10 per activity - first come, first served; some age and safety restrictions apply.

Details:

• This event is for Groups and Individual Scouts w/an Adult - Family Members too!
• Admission rates:
  • $7 per Scout (in uniform, please - ages 5 to 17);
    
  • Adults: One adult per Scout also pays the special $7 Scout Day rate. Additional Adults pay the Adult Admission rate of $20. (Admission rate includes most Village activities.) Members, Sturbridge residents, and children under three are free.
    
  • Youth: Additional youth (ages 3-17) $7
    
  • Studio sessions are $5-10 per activity per child; Hands-on Crafts Center Activities are $5-10 per activity per child.
    
• Registration for Hands-On Studios will open approximately one month in advance of event date.

Stay a little longer...special Scout Overnights scheduled! Limited space remaining!

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