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As one of the country’s oldest and largest living history museums, Old Sturbridge Village – set in the bucolic countryside of Central Massachusetts – is most famously known for their collection of historians, and up-close, experiential depictions of New England life from 1790-1840, providing a…
When it comes to the Freedom Trail, every step truly tells a story, and with a 2.5-mile, brick-lined stretch that touches 16 historically significant sites, the stories are rich and plentiful. But when it comes to names like Adams, Hancock, Paine, and Revere, there’s one…
In the minds of some, thoughts of a living history museum might include butter churning, goats, and rides in horse-drawn carriages. True enough, Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge has all of these things, but in keeping with the “living” part of their name, they keep…
History is a huge part of Massachusetts’ culture fabric. Between the first Thanksgiving celebrations in Plymouth to Major League Baseball’s oldest ballpark in the U.S., here in Massachusetts, our historical attractions and moments in time create a notable set of unique travel experiences. Within these…
We pass them in arcades and amusement parks without a lot of thought. They have been part of the landscape for as long as we can remember, and as low-tech as they are, they still provide some 21st century fun. Still one of the best…