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’.
Press Room
Thank you for your interest in Historic Deerfield. This online resource is designed to help reporters and editors gain access to the information they need.
Press Kit:
Calendar - Fall 2009
Fact Sheet - Fall 2009
In the News:
“Hadley’s ‘Precious’ Items Focus of Deerfield Exhibit,” the Springfield Republican, August 19, 2009
“The Sweet Side of History,” Cries and Whispers, the Springfield Republican, June 7, 2009
“ADA Forum: Philip Zea 2009 ADA Award of Merit,” Antiques and Fine Arts Weekly, April, 2009
“Curator profile: Philip Zea,” The Magazine Antiques, April 15, 2009
“Back to A Golden Age of Letters,” Springfield Republican, April 5, 2009
“A Taste of History From Historic Deerfield,” The Magazine Antiques, March 17, 2009
“History in the Making,” BusinessWest, February 2009
“Into the Woods: Furniture History at Historic Deerfield,” Courtesy of Antiques & Fine Art Magazine, Autumn/Winter 2008
“Our Favorite Places: Historic Deerfield,” Masslive.com, November 11, 2008
“New at Historic Deerfield,” Courtesy the New England Antiques Journal, October 2008
”The Hand Beneath the Surface,” Courtesy of New England Antiques Journal, July 2008
“Current and Coming,” Courtesy of The Magazine Antiques, May 2008
Press Visits:
Press visits are encouraged, and can be arranged with little advance notice. If filming is desired, it is best to allow two weeks for processing of requests and applications.
Press Contact:
Michael Busack
Assistant Publicist
p 413-775-7175
f 413-775-7220
mbusack [at] historic-deerfield [dot] org
Press Releases:
New Lower Admission Price Debuts at Historic Deerfield
Hadley Sampler: An Anniversary CelebrationAmanda Lange Featured in New Chocolate Anthology
Historic Deerfield President Philip Zea Receives ADA Award of Merit
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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.
The 2010 winter lecture series is titled “A Freshly Minted Democracy: Coins and Medals in Early America.” All of the lectures will be offered at 2 p.m. at the White Church Community Center, and are free and open to the public.
The Flynt Center of Early New England Life is open Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 5, 2009–April 11, 2010, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The museum will reopen for the 2010 Regular Season on Saturday, April 17, 2010. Enjoy current exhibitions (see box at lower right) and “The Museum’s Attic” gallery. Seasonal Winter Admission (except where noted for Special Events): $7 Adults, $5 Youth (ages 6-17), under 6 and members free.
Programs
This one-day symposium will be held at Collins Cinema, Wellesley College. Free and open to the public, but seating is limited.
Join curators and a master craftsman for a day of exploration of Historic Deerfield’s lustrous treasures, the art and mystery of silversmithing, and the manufacturers of early New England silver, especially focusing on the work of Paul Revere. Click here for an information and registration form.
Exhibitions
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.
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!
Museum Store
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
A compilation of photos from Deerfield’s past with a brief history of the town.
Support Historic Deerfield with this 100% cotton twill cap.
Examines the choices open to people living in an agrarian culture and how they adjusted to the coming of an industrial order.
80 pages of full color photos by Richard Cheek celebrating the four seasons in the historic village.
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”
