Sturbridge Village

We had to use a set of discount tickets to Sturbridge Village before they expired, so off we went in less than 40 degree weather to spend the day in old colonial Sturbridge Village.  It was cold, but we managed to see and do quite a bit and would love to come back when the weather is warmer.

Wesley spinning yarn

This handmade "village" had windows and doors carved out.  So simple and sturdy.

Check out the trundle bed.  It had wooden wheels.

In between stops, Wesley was our map guy.

Off on a sleigh ride in the snow.....

This woman is testing the bread to see if it's done baking.

We probably stayed the longest at the blacksmith shop.  We taught our kids that they have some good blacksmiths in their heritage.   Here we watched the blacksmith work on an ice skate blade.  It was interesting hearing him talk about all of his tools and what his job entails year round.

Simple machines.....which one is this?

At the arts & crafts shop, the kids worked on punched tin lanterns. 

A day at Sturbridge Village makes us all the more thankful for heat, comfy beds, indoor plumbing, refrigerators, freezers, & the comforts of life we enjoy. Just a peek in the outhouse was enough to show the kids how good they really have it.

...another fun outing in MA.  After 13 years here, we are still discovering new territory.