Phantoms by Firelight at Old Sturbridge Village
As autumn settles in, Old Sturbridge Village transforms into a firelit landscape where history and folklore meet. Visitors can wander paths illuminated by flames, hear tales by the bonfire, and watch fire dancers, acrobats, and musicians bring the night alive. Inside historic buildings, interpreters share practices from the 1830s, from coffin-making to hair art memorials, offering insight into how communities honored the dead and managed illness. With a scavenger hunt, corn maze, and seasonal foods, the event layers play and tradition, showing how cultural rituals of the past continue to shape how we mark Halloween today.
