Old Sturbridge Village

August is a really long month at our house - vacation has come and gone, camp is over and school doesn't begin until September.  Although the girls have amazing imaginations and their pretend play can carry Lee through most days, each week I try to think of something new and/or interesting to do with them.  Since our visit to Plimoth Plantation in April was such a success, I have been thinking about taking the girls to Old Sturbridge Village.  When LivingSocial offered half off adult admission last week, I decided to jump on it and the four of us made the trip there today.  We spent a pleasant day, touring the Village and taking in the sights.  I am continually amazed at how the girls get so into the different trades from back in the day - we could have stayed at the Blacksmith shop and the the Carding mill for at least a half hour, they were so interested in what was going on.

For some reason, they were fascinated with all of these - and Elizabeth made a serious look whenever she played the "man". 

When we laid eyes on Fenno Farm, Emily immediately spotted this little lamb among the larger sheep. 

I have to say, the fur on this poor little lamb is almost in worse shape than the Lambie she sleeps with!

Center Meetinghouse, which was originally a Quaker meetinghouse. 

We watched many skillful women spin wool into thread and then work on different patterns in their huge looms. 

There was an entire building dedicated to glassmaking, as well as historical glass pieces from all over New England. 

Another entire building was dedicated to exhibits on fire arms and ammunition. 

This stunningly beautiful cradle was in the master bedroom of the Salem Towne House.  This house was large and quite beautiful, with lovely furnishings. 

Pumping water on the town green. 

Dummerston covered bridge. 

The Blacksmith Shop. 

I picked up a brochure during the day that mentioned the school vacation camps run by Old Sturbridge Village and was intrigued. Then I saw these walking around with their "counselor" - wearing historically accurate clothing on an 85 degree day and quickly realized that we would never put the girls through that!!