Welcome to Historic Deerfield
Spend a day in old New England. Visit Historic Deerfield, an authentic 18th-century New England village in the Connecticut River Valley of Massachusetts. Tour beautifully restored museum houses with period architecture and furnishings. See yankee ingenuity at work in demonstrations of colonial-era trades. And explore our world-famous collection of early American crafts, ceramics, furniture, textiles and metalwork. It’s a celebration of New England heritage.
“The people were incredible, the museum a gem… Thank you so much for a truly wonderful experience.”
- Scott F. from East Hampton, CT
Winter Hours
The Flynt Center of Early New England Life is open Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting Saturday, January 4. For more information on Historic Deerfield's Winter Hours, click here.
Plan Your Visit Around These Upcoming Events
Engraved Powder Horns from the French and Indian War and the American Revolution: The William H. Guthman Collection
January 04, 2014 - April 13, 2014 | 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
One of the finest assemblages of this indigenous and unique American art form ever presented, these 75 powder horns offer a wealth of documentary information about the original owners and carvers who created them. » Learn More
Celebrating the Fiber Arts: The Helen Geier Flynt Textile Gallery
January 04, 2014 - April 13, 2014 | 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Examine one of the finest collections of early American textiles and costumes ever assembled! On view weekends through April 13, 2014 at the Flynt Center of Early New England Life. » Learn More
2014 Open Hearth Cooking Classes
February 01, 2014 - April 05, 2014 | 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Join us this winter to prepare and eat savory and sweet dishes of the past under the guidance of our experienced open hearth cooks. Classes are held on Saturdays in the kitchen of the Visitor Center at Hall Tavern that dates to 1786. » Learn More
Wellesley Deerfield Symposium 2014: The Art of Science in New England: 1700-1920
March 15, 2014 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This annual one-day symposium will be held at Wellesley College in Wellesley, MA. » Learn More
Every Dish Has a Past: A Workshop in Historic Recipe Research
March 17, 2014 - March 19, 2014 | 9:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sandra L. Oliver, noted food historian and celebrated author, will lead an intensive three-day workshop in historic recipe research. » Learn More
Exploring Early New England Furniture: Materials, Workmanship, Design
March 20, 2014 - April 10, 2014 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmMarch 20, 2014 - April 10, 2014 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pmMarch 20, 2014 - April 10, 2014 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Through in-depth, hands-on learning, participants will study woods used in early furniture; explore carving, veneer, inlay and applied finishes (paint and varnish); engage in forensic analysis to train the eye; and learn to recognize style changes. Each class will feature a selection of objects from the collection as learning tools. » Learn More