Friday, February 4, 2011

Governor Deval Patrick To Visit Old Sturbridge Village Feb. 4

When:
Friday, Feb. 4
1:00 p.m. – 2:00

What:
OSV historians will give Gov. Patrick a look at how early New Englanders survived severe winter weather:

Horse-drawn sleighs:  why transportation was easier in bygone winters
Roasting chestnuts over the fireplace
Antique quilts – staying warm 1830s-style

Who:
Governor Deval Patrick
State Senator Stephen M. Brewer (Barre)
State Representative Todd M. Smola (Palmer)
Old Sturbridge Village President and CEO Jim Donahue


Where:
Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
www.osv.org

Governor Patrick is coming to Old Sturbridge Village as part of a visit to Senator Stephen Brewer’s District. He will meet informally with a group of local leaders, followed by a short walk into the Village for a look at sleigh rides, quilts, and a chestnut roasting demonstration.
Old Sturbridge Village


Contact: Ann Lindblad
508-347-0323; 508-886-2689 cell
alindblad@osv.org
www.osv.org

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