Coming Back to the Publick House

Below is a picture taken this past winter of Butch Jackson (left) and John DesPres. They both worked here for many years, Butch was once a bell hop and has played Santa for us. He fills us in on a lot of the historical features of the property, and gave us pictures of when the original Bake Shoppe burned.

The other gentleman, John DesPres was the maintenance man here for 30 years – he retired 32 years ago and is now 94 years old. He brought his wife with him yesterday to have lunch. He had lunch here a few months ago and told us stories about how it was during his time here as well. He lived in the old maintenance house and remembers how they moved it from near where the barracks were to where it is now. They had to cut it in half to move it. He told us a few other things as well. He loves coming here!

Let us know if you have any stories to tell! We would love to hear them!

Michelle Rondeau
Director of Rooms

More Fourth of July!

Now's the time to make your reservations for our Celebrate our Nation Package! Together with Old Sturbridge Village, the Publick House Historic Inn will make it an experience to remember!

Below are some photos courtesy of Old Sturbridge Village--

Contact the Publick House Historic Inn at 508-347-3313 for more information!

Yours in history,

Kristie Poehler

Regional Director of Sales & Marketing

Spend the Fourth with the Publick House!

Celebrate our Nation’s Independence with an overnight stay at the Publick House Historic Inn along with a Grand Fireworks Display at Old Sturbridge Village
All for just $159 plus tax and gratuity

The Package includes:

~Overnight accommodations for two adults and two children in the Country Motor Lodge located on the grounds of the Publick House
~Admission for two adults and two children to the Grand Fireworks at Old Sturbridge Village
$159 per night (plus tax) based on two adults and two children sharing the same room in the Country Motor Lodge.

Offer valid only on July 4th, 2009 (ask about costs for less/additional children or adults)

A spectacular July 4th fireworks display will light up the countryside over the Old Sturbridge Village. The Old Sturbridge Village fireworks display is one of the largest in New England and is the only one offered in the surrounding region the evening of July 4th. Beer, wine, sandwiches, snacks and more will be on sale, or visitors can bring their own picnic food. Evening entertainment prior to the fireworks display will include a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence, performances by the Heritage String Band, Lucky Bob the Comedic Juggler, magician Bob Olson, river boat rides and games on the Common, including sack races, balloon toss, pie-eating contests and vintage base-ball.

(Old Sturbridge Village photo courtesy of Flickr)

OSV July 4th Evening Highlights and Fireworks (6:00-10:00 p.m.)

~Reading of the Declaration of Independence
~Enjoy music by Heritage String Band and Quintebrass
~Marvel at Lucky Bob Comedic Juggler
~Be amazed by Bob Olson as old-time magician Richard Potter
~Take part in community contests of yesterday
~Relax on a boat ride on Quinebaug River (separate fee)
~Bring a picnic or plan on supper at one of our Fireworks viewing areas open at 7:30
~Grand fireworks exhibition over OSV’s Freeman Farm at dusk

Contact the Publick House Historic Inn for more information on this package—
508-347-3313 or 800-PUBLICK

See you there!

Kristie Poehler

Regional Director of Sales & Marketing

Congratulations, Graduates!

During the month of June, we want to honor ALL the 2009 graduates out there! Bring a copy of your diploma and you will receive a complimentary entree of your choice when dining with another guest in either our Tap Dining Room or Ebenezer's.

Bring your friends from class--as long as there is one graduate with one other guest, the graduate gets his/her entree for free!

Congratulations! Here's to the future!

Contact us at 508-347-3313 for more information!

James Kluge, Food & Beverage Director