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Made-by-Hand—Trades of the Past: Great American Craftsmen

October 11, 2008
10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Hall Tavern Visitor Center

Potting with Don Carpentier. Tinsmithing with Bill McMillen. Included with general admission.

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  • New Report Shows Attendance, Memberships on the Rise at Historic Deerfield
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    New Report Shows Attendance, Memberships on the Rise at Historic Deerfield

    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.

  • Tap of the Hammer, Turn of the Screw: Exploring Antique American Furniture through the Woodworking Trades
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    Tap of the Hammer, Turn of the Screw: Exploring Antique American Furniture through the Woodworking Trades

    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.

  • New York City School Chooses Historic Deerfield for Annual Trip
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    New York City School Chooses Historic Deerfield for Annual Trip

    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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Exhibitions

  • Into the Woods: Crafting Early American Furniture
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    Into the Woods: Crafting Early American Furniture

    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

  • Redware Chamber Stick
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    Redware Chamber Stick

    Our redware candlestick is made locally by Stephen Earp. Dimensions are 4" round and about 2" high. Perfect for those long cold winters or for the relaxing candle-light evenings. Perfect for table or bedside use.

  • 1 Quart Berry Picking Basket Kit
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    1 Quart Berry Picking Basket Kit

    Basket kit includes all materials and instructions so that you can make your very own 1 quart  berry basket. Use to store berries or fill with a dried flower arrangement. Whatever use you find you can be proud to say that you made it yourself. Finished size 6"x6"x8".

  • Redware Plate w/Deerfield
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    Redware Plate w/Deerfield

    Our Redware with yellow slip plate is handmade by local potter Stephen Earp. The 10 3/4" plate would look great on any table setting for a special event or just to display. Each plate is signed by Mr. Earp

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