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The Wedding Website of Caroline Elizabeth Switchenko and Parker James Albert Howland

Welcome to Sturbridge, Massachusetts! Sturbridge is a vibrant town located at the crossroads of New England. Long before the first English settlers came to Massachusetts, the Native Americans called this place Tantiousques and knew it well as the place where the Bay Path and the Connecticut Path met. Today these early thoroughfares have been replaced by the Massachusetts Turnpike, Routes 20 and 131 and Interstate 84, and many travelers still pass through the town each day. Identified by the English as early as 1640 as a place where valuable graphite could be mined, Sturbridge was incorporated in 1738. In a book published in 1942, the author wrote: "Sturbridge is an unspoiled village, a rare example of what New England villages ought to be." The Common area has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places, and Sturbridge citizens continue to work to preserve this jewel today.

Old Sturbridge Village

1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566

Welcome to Old Sturbridge Village, a recreated 1830s rural New England town! Explore its 200+ acres and 40 historical buildings, chat with costumed historians as they work the tasks of the past, and be inspired by the stories of early 19th-century rural New England life. Christmas by Candlelight | The coziest event in New England Come experience the history of Christmas traditions at Old Sturbridge Village. Relish old traditions and create new ones as you watch demonstrations of classic Christmas projects, stroll through the decorated Village and Christmas Tree Trail, listen to stories and live music, sample sweet treats, ride the horse-drawn carryall, and more. Check the website for dates and tickets to this can't-miss event.

Lake Road Living | Hydrangea Home Decor

371 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA 01566

Welcome to Lake Road Living, a New England fashion boutique located in the heart of Sturbridge, MA. Lake Road Living is a women’s clothing boutique where you can find polished styles for everyday life. This adorable shop is chock full of the very best home goods, accessories, and more crafted by local artisans.

Saw Dust Coffee House & Dessert Bar

371 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA 01566

Located next to Old Sturbridge Village, Saw Dust welcomes you to enjoy their fresh coffee, amazing cocktails, delicious desserts and more. They also have live music on the weekends.

Tree House Brewing Company

129 Sturbridge Road, Charlton, MA 01507

"Tree House Brewing has grown from a group of friends making beer in a barn into one of the powerhouses of the local beer scene, producing some of the most sought-after beers in the world." - The Full Pint

Sturbridge Pottery

99 New Boston Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566

Each piece is hand thrown at the potter's wheel or hand built. The clay creations are then dried and bisque fired to 1800 degrees for twelve hours. The pots are then carefully glazed with signature glazes developed through years of trial and error. The glaze firing takes thirty hours to reach the white-hot temperature of 2400 degrees. Slow cooling of the kiln takes 36 hopeful hours. "Opening the kiln is like Christmas morning; every piece is a surprise and special gift."

Sturbridge Coffee House

407 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA 01518

This coffee shop has been visited by Meryl Streep and Mary Kate Olsen while in town for the Brimfield Flea Market, the oldest antiques outdoor event in the country and the largest in New England.