Old Sturbridge Village Firearms/Militia Exhibit

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Had a chance today to get back to one of my favorite spots in New England which is Old Sturbridge Village (OSV) located in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. It is a very large living history museum that covers more than 200 acres and recreates an 1830's New England village, some of its buildings are built new on site, but the vast majority are older period homes which were donated or otherwise acquired by the museum and moved to its property and reassembled. Took my girlfriend along as it was a beautiful fall day today to explore the grounds. A highlight is the a small unassuming building containing their militia and firearms exhibit. Took some photos and new the MLF would like to see.

 

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Various militia equipment and uniforms.

 

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More uniforms and equipment

 

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More uniforms, and a few pistols including a nice pair of brass barreled English.

 

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Interesting and locally made revolving musket.

 

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Locally made fowling pieces, including the top number with that crazy long hammer.

 

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US Military Arms, Charleville, 1795 Springfield and two contract pieces.

 

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Hall Rifle!

 

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Massachusetts made pieces.

 

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gun making equipment.

 

[deermanok]

When I lived in Connecticut, I visited Sturbridge a few times. Highly recommended if in the area.

 

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"simple guns"

 

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Some fancier pieces, and multi-shot guns.

 

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fowlers and horns.

 

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Last couple.

 

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When I lived in Connecticut, I visited Sturbridge a few times. Highly recommended if in the area.

As @deermanok said, if you are in the area check it out, it is a good take. Almost all the trades are represented in working shops, tin maker, hooper, blacksmith, shoe maker, cabinetry, saw mill, grist mill, etc. They host a large Revolutionary War event each year, typically in August and have another smaller, 1820/30s militia muster once a year as well. I shot a little video footage, if I toss something together I'll put a link in the thread as well. Hope you enjoyed the photos

 

[PathfinderNC]

Thanks for posting these!Amazing to look at!!!!

 

[Antonio Ferraioli]

Great pics, I want to make the trip now, I am not far away.

 

[Packrat]

I skipped going there in 1971 with my wife, I wanted to go to Springfield Armory, The Armory had been closed since 1968, I did not know that. A guard took me through and gave me a private tour.
But seeing these pictures now i wish I had gone there too.
Great information, Thanks