The children’s classic comes to life on a farm, with real piglets

When: July 5 — August 26
Where: 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566
Price: $12–14, plus the cost of museum admission ($14–28)

Tags: #sitespecific, #classics, #musical, #ContentAdvisory (see below)

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This summer, Old Sturbridge Village and Brian Clowdus Experiences bring the beloved story of Charlotte’s Web to life at the Freeman Farm with a live musical production based on the classic and beloved tale by E.B. White.

The 50-minute play is held outdoors adjacent to the Freeman Farm, a working farm that raises sheep, cattle, pigs, and chickens, and where costumed historians and farmers demonstrate the daily life of a typical New Englander in the 1830s. The cast performs in front of a barn with animals in the background, using replica tools from the era.

In addition to the performance, tour the Village for a “Charlotte’s Web Summer” where you can visit our adorable piglets, see costumed historians re-constructing the Allen Piggery, weaving and spinning yarn, blacksmithing, farming, making tin objects, and demonstrating other aspects of 19th-century life, and special exhibits.

Performances are rain or shine. In the event of severe weather conditions, the performance will be relocated to an inside location. All sales are final — no refunds, transfers, or exchanges unless Old Sturbridge Village cancels the performance.

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Content Advisories: If you haven’t read the original by now, know that it’s a real tear-jerker (and discusses death).