New! Doorways of Deerfield features 16 historic houses and buildings throught the village of Old Deerfield. Under each doorway is the name of the house or building. Photographer Dan Dougherty. Poster comes rolled ready for you to frame. 18” x 24”
News
Historic Deerfield will offer instruction in open hearth cooking for those who are interested in historic foodways and hearth management. A series of seven one-day classes has been scheduled for Saturdays in February and March 2010.
Visitors to Historic Deerfield over Thanksgiving weekend can enjoy a number of activities including family fun, demonstrations, special tours, and even some holiday shopping!
- November 14, 20099:30 am - 6:30 pm
Join us in exploring the materials, techniques and designs of some of the best furniture made in early America at a one-day forum celebrating the exhibition Into the Woods: Crafting Early American Furniture.
Programs
Join our open hearth cooks in demonstrations that feature pies. Included with admission.
Learn to craft some simple, beautiful handmade gifts and wrapping that friends and family will treasure.
Save 25% off merchandise and books - perfect for holiday shopping!
Observe and meet reenactors dressed in period clothes as they offer a taste of what English life was like at the time of the first Thanksgiving.
Exhibitions
The town of Hadley, Massachusetts is celebrating its 350th Anniversary and to help observe this occasion, Historic Deerfield will showcase objects from the town. Hadley Sampler: An Anniversary Celebration is on view at the Flynt Center of Early New England Life through January 31, 2010. Included with general admission.
Examine one of the finest collections of early American textiles and costumes ever assembled!
Explore a dazzling array of masterworks by famous American cabinetmakers including Duncan Phyfe and Honoré Lannuier, Samuel McIntire, John and Thomas Seymour, and John Townsend. Included with general admission.
Museum Store
Support Historic Deerfield with this 100% cotton twill cap.
80 pages of full color photos by Richard Cheek celebrating the four seasons in the historic village.
Examines the choices open to people living in an agrarian culture and how they adjusted to the coming of an industrial order.
Hand hooked wool rug depicting 7 of our village buildings in Springtime. Taken from a painting by Anne Bell Robb, a MA artist. 2’ x 3’.
A compilation of photos from Deerfield’s past with a brief history of the town.
Grate or shave the Chocolate Block on your favorite dessert, or melt and drizzle on a bowl of ice cream. Also great for baking.
American Heritage Chocolate - from the Historic Division of Mars, Inc.
5.13 oz.Block
