Demonstrations
Unless otherwise noted, all programs are included with general admission to the museum.
Stoneware Pottery Demonstration by Mark Shapiro
Mark Shapiro has done extensive research on Thomas W. Commeraw, a free Black potter of early New York. Shapiro will be demonstrating some of Commeraw’s decorative techniques. This event is […]
Powder Horn Carving Demonstration by Laurie McCarthy
Laurie McCarthy is an artist and reenactor. She will demonstrate powder horn carving and incorporate a design from a horn attributed to John Bush, an African American carver from Shrewsbury, […]
Wilson Printing Office with Printer-in-Residence Martin Antonetti
Several printed pieces will be on display in the exhibition and Martin Antonetti will demonstrate printing. Visitors will be able to take away and complete their own printed pamphlet. This […]
Measure and Mix: Reading Old Recipes
May 11 and 25 in the Hall Tavern Kitchen from 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Old cookbooks vary in the kind of information and instruction given to create a satisfying […]
Silversmithing with Steve Smithers
Join Steve Smithers for a Historic Trade Demonstration of Silversmithing on June 1.
Dressmaking with Linda Oakley and Shoemaking with Peter Oakley
Visit Historic Deerfield on June 8 for two Historic Trade Demonstrations: Dressmaking with Linda Oakley and Shoemaking with Peter Oakley.
Gunsmithing with Richard Colton
Historic Trade Demonstration: Gunsmithing with Richard Colton
Bobbin Lace with Lynne White and Ceramics with Buster White
June 22 Historic Trade Demonstration: Bobbin Lace with Lynne White and Ceramics with Buster White.
Woodworking with Sharon Mehrman
June 29: Join Sharon Mehrman for a Historic Trade Demonstration on Woodworking.