Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel back in time? What it would be like to sit and talk to your ancestors, or experience the land before it became a city? Well, New England car rental travelers have the opportunity to do just that when they visit the Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. A must-see destination for history buffs, Old Sturbridge Village is one of the country's largest living history museums. Designed to depict early New England life from 1790 to 1840, Old Sturbridge Village features historians in costume, 59 historic buildings, and more than 200 acres of exciting amenities and attractions.

Old Sturbridge Village brings history to life

New England car rental travelers are in for an exciting treat when they visit Old Sturbridge Village as part of their VERC vacation. Designed to provide modern American visitors with a deepened understanding of their own heritage, Old Sturbridge features daily reenactments of activities commonly undertaken in the early 19th century. New England car rental travelers will wander country roads where they'll see farmers plowing their field, before heading to the homestead to enjoy the delicious aromas of freshly baked bread. Attractions at the Village include everything from a printing office and carding mill, to a blacksmith shop and country store, ensuring visitors with an authentic pioneer experience.

Four seasons of fun

The Old Sturbridge Village is open to New England car rental visitors all year round. Each season brings a new set of unique programs and presentations to the village, so don't forget to pop in whenever you're in the area. Here's just a quick overview of some of the Village's most popular seasonal events:

Fall: Celebrate the harvest at Old Sturbridge Village this autumn with exciting attractions and exclusive events. Popular events include Apple Days in early October, and Harvest Days which happen mid-month. New England car rental travelers can also participate in special Hallowe'en events including the spooky "Things That Go Bump in the Night" festival, which includes trick-or-treating and scarey storytelling. Thanksgiving Day Celebrations are held every holiday weekend and includes various holiday activities.

Winter: This is a magical season at Old Sturbridge Village, thanks to fresh blankets of snow and horse draw sleigh rides. Christmas celebrations are held all December long at this living museum, including great vacation camps for school children. In January, New England car rental travelers will have the opportunity to participate in Native American winter traditions, while March is all about Maple Syrup!

Spring: New adventures and activities are constantly blooming during the spring season at old Sturbridge Village. During the month of April, Old Sturbridge provides the setting for plenty of great Boy and Girl Scout outings. Mid-June plays host to the annual Muster Days as the sights and sounds of muskets fill the air throughout the village.

Summer: July and August are filled with patriotic pride at Old Sturbridge Village, so don't forget to pack your red, white, and blue in the back of your New England car rental! Independence Day celebrations last all day on July 4th, while the largest military reenactment in New England takes place in early August. The Redcoats & Rebels reenactment features more than 800 soldiers portraying British, Hessian, Irish, Welsh, Scottish, French, and Colonial troops. Mock battles, and cannon demonstrations are the highlight of this unique festival.