Built in 1795, the Barnard Tavern was at the center of village life at the end of the 18th century. In the early 19th century, roads and canals improved transportation and communication between towns in the new nation. The tavern formed a center of village life, a point at which the people of Deerfield met the outside world, in the person of a stagecoach driver, itinerant artisan, or drover. Barnard Tavern, a 1795 addition to the Frary House, provided accommodations for visitors and served as a meeting place for local residents. Townspeople and travelers exchanged news and opinions, conducted business, read mail and newspapers, and posted broadsides. Meals were prepared in the kitchen, drinks served in the bar room, and dances, plays, court sessions, meetings, and auctions were held in the upstairs assembly room. The assembly room was also the site of the first meeting of the trustees of Deerfield Academy.
This building is currently closed for restoration and reinterpretation. It will reopen in fall 2010.
Heading into the summer vacation season, new attendance reports at Historic Deerfield through May show a 14 percent increase in total attendance from this point last year. And, the number of visitors has climbed 21 percent since two years ago.
Please join us in exploring the materials, techniques and designs of the best furniture made in early America at our woodworking symposium, November 14-16.
For the fourth year in a row, students from the PS 146 school in East Harlem, NY have chosen to visit Historic Deerfield for a hands-on lesson in Colonial American History. On June 4, more than 50 fourth-graders will trade the busy city life for a glimpse at life in Western Massachusetts.
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An up to date history of Deerfield homelots integrating new interpretations of architectural evidence and insights into family history.
Proudly display your heritage with this Deerfield Descendant bumper sticker.
An up to date history of Deerfield homelots integrating new interpretations of architectural evidence and insights into family history.
Dublin Seminar for New England Folklife, an illustrated and annotated checklist of 220 doorways.
These 11 oz. mugs are perfect for your morning coffee or afternoon tea.Choose from Street scene or Deerfield descendent mugs.
An attractive, roomy carryall great for everyday use. 16" long x12" high
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"
