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Aug

31

TO Feb 23

In Pursuit of the Picturesque: The Art of James Wells Champney

August 31, 2024 - 9:30 AM - February 23, 2025 - 4:30 PM

Flynt Center of Early New England Life (+ Google Map)

Through an array of paintings, pastels, photographs, and material culture, In Pursuit of the Picturesque takes a fresh perspective on the New England artist, James Wells Champney and how he played a pivotal role in shaping late 19th-century perceptions of nostalgia and beauty. 

Sep

28

TO Feb 23

Building a Collection: Recent Acquisitions at Historic Deerfield

September 28, 2024 - 9:30 AM - February 23, 2025 - 4:30 PM

Flynt Center of Early New England Life (+ Google Map)

Featuring special acquisition highlights from the past five years in the areas of furniture, ceramics, metalwork, paintings, prints, textiles, and rare books, the exhibit includes four sections that explain why and how the museum’s staff added these items to the collection.

Oct

2

TO May 3

Vermont Furniture from the Alley Collection

October 2, 2024 - 9:30 AM - May 3, 2027 - 4:30 PM

Flynt Center of Early New England Life (+ Google Map)

The exhibition highlights both published and unpublished material from the Alleys’ collection, showing how these objects reveal varied techniques and ornament as well as the characteristics of the environment in which they were made.

Oct

5

TO May 3

Wilson Printing Office

October 5, 2024 - 9:30 AM - May 3, 2025 - 4:00 PM

Historic Deerfield (+ Google Map)

Open Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., excluding lunch. Visit the newly reopened Wilson Printing Office where printer in residence Martin Antonetti will be on hand to demonstrate the printing process for visitors.

Oct

5

TO Dec 1

Family Program! Creating with Colors

October 5, 2024 - 12:00 PM - December 1, 2024 - 4:30 PM

History Workshop (+ Google Map)

Open every Saturday and Sunday through November 17th. Create and take home your own vibrant Deerfield landscape using pastels just like Deerfield artist James Wells Champney, who produced scenic views of Deerfield at the end of the 19th century.

Nov

2

TO Nov 16

Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration: Time for Pie

November 2, 2024 - 9:30 AM - November 16, 2024 - 4:00 PM

Hall Tavern (+ Google Map)

November 2, 9, 16 from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Come visit with our open hearth cook and see what pies are on the menu!

Nov

7

TO Nov 8

Reawakening Materials: American Art, Empire, and Material Histories in Historic Deerfield’s Collection

November 7, 2024 - 12:00 AM - November 8, 2024 - 11:59 PM

Join us for “Reawakening Materials: American Art, Empire, and Material Histories in Historic Deerfield’s Collection”: a public colloquium centered on Historic Deerfield’s collection of paintings, works on paper, and decorative arts.

Nov

9

TO Nov 10

Historic Trade Demonstration: A Gown in a Day with Emily Stringham

November 9, 2024 - 10:00 AM - November 10, 2024 - 4:00 PM

Hall Tavern (+ Google Map)

Join Emily Stringham and her apprentice Erin Jarrett to learn about 18th-century women’s fashions and sewing techniques and watch as a mid-18th century gown is constructed by hand.

Sheldon-N-Kitchen-redware

Nov

16

Historic Trade Demonstration: Redware Pottery with Stephen Earp

November 16, 2024 - 10:00 AM - November 16, 2024 - 4:00 PM

Apprentice’s Workshop (+ Google Map)

Join us for redware pottery with Stephen Earp.

Nov

16

Historic Trade Demonstration: Gravestone Carving with Allison Steel

November 16, 2024 - 10:00 AM - November 16, 2024 - 4:00 PM

Hall Tavern (+ Google Map)

Watch and learn about the historic trade of gravestone carving, in a demonstration from expert stone-carver, Allison Steel.

Nov

16

Historic Trade Demonstration: Powder Horn Carving with Laurie McCarthy

November 16, 2024 - 10:00 AM - November 16, 2024 - 4:00 PM

Hall Tavern (+ Google Map)

Join us for powder horn carving with artist and reenactor Laurie McCarthy.

Nov

23

TO Dec 1

Family Program: Make a Simple Gift

November 23, 2024 - 9:30 AM - December 1, 2024 - 4:30 PM

History Workshop (+ Google Map)

Nov. 23, 24, 29, 30 and Dec. 1 from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Come and make a simple, perfect holiday gift by hand!

Nov

23

Hands-On Open Hearth Cooking Workshop: Let’s Bake!

November 23, 2024 - 1:00 PM - November 23, 2024 - 5:00 PM

Hall Tavern (+ Google Map)

Using a bake kettle and the beehive oven, participants will make a savory pie, a sweet cake, and a special biscuit in each session.

Nov

28

Champney’s Restaurant: Thanksgiving Dinner

November 28, 2024 - 11:30 AM - November 28, 2024 - 6:30 PM

Enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner at Champney’s Restaurant.

Nov

29

TO Dec 1

Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration: Winter Soups and Stews

November 29, 2024 - 9:30 AM - December 1, 2024 - 4:00 PM

Hall Tavern (+ Google Map)

Come to the kitchen and see what’s on the menu for a cold winter’s day!

Nov

29

TO Dec 21

Champney’s Restaurant: Hayride by Clay Hill Farm

November 29, 2024 - 12:00 PM - December 21, 2024 - 3:00 PM

12 p.m. – 3 p.m. on November 29 – December 1, 7 – 8, 14 – 15, 21. Perfect outside activity for a fall afternoon. Private 30-minute wagon rides by Clay Hill Farm on Old Main Street. Bring your own blankets and enjoy a wonderful outdoor activity in the country. 

Nov

29

TO Dec 19

Champney’s Restaurant: Holiday Music by the Fire Tonight by John Waynelovich

November 29, 2024 - 6:00 PM - December 19, 2024 - 9:00 PM

6 p.m. – 9 p.m. on November 29 and December 5, 12, 19. Live music in the Tavern by local keyboardist John Waynelovich.

Nov

30

Winter Pastimes and the Society of the 17th Century

November 30, 2024 - 10:00 AM - November 30, 2024 - 4:00 PM

Hall Tavern (+ Google Map)

The Society of the 17th Century, a group of re-enactors, will bring Hall Tavern to life with an incredible array of period arts, crafts, and trades!

Dec

1

TO Dec 17

Champney’s Restaurant: Dinner with Santa & Mrs. Claus

December 1, 2024 - 4:00 PM - December 17, 2024 - 6:00 PM

Historic Deerfield (+ Google Map)

4 p.m. – 6 p.m. on December 1 – 3, 9 – 10, 16 – 17. Santa & Mrs. Claus will join your table to share a story and listen to your holiday wishes.

Dec

14

Winter Frolic 2024

December 14, 2024 - 12:00 PM - December 14, 2024 - 4:00 PM

Hall Tavern (+ Google Map)

Come learn English country dancing with local ensemble Merry Company. Make an apple pomander and a rolled beeswax candle to take home, have fun stringing popcorn and cranberry garlands, and help our hearth cook mix up a recipe. Sip hot apple cider, play board games, and have fun playing dress up in old fashioned costumes.

Dec

20

Champney’s Restaurant: National Ugly Sweater Day with Live Music

December 20, 2024 - 11:30 AM - December 20, 2024 - 9:00 PM

Live music 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. by TJ & The Peepers.

Dec

31

Champney’s Restaurant: Kids’ Count Down to Noon

December 31, 2024 - 11:30 AM - December 31, 2024 - 1:00 PM

Live kid’s music by Tom Carroll & Laurie Davidson. A countdown to noon with cider toast!

Dec

31

Champney’s Restaurant: New Year’s Eve

December 31, 2024 - 4:00 PM - December 31, 2024 - 10:00 PM

Come gather with family and friends for dinner and live music.

Jan

25

Champney’s Restaurant: Robert Burns Night

January 25, 2025 - 6:00 PM - January 25, 2025 - 9:00 PM

6 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Saturday, January 25.

Jan

26

TO Apr 27

Free Winter Lecture Series – Tempus Fugit/Time Flies: Measuring, Perceiving, and Living Time in Early America

January 26, 2025 - 2:00 PM - April 27, 2025 - 3:00 PM

This series features speakers who will address both the abstract and material nature of time found not only in clocks but also in other objects and processes central to life in early New England such as brewing, needlework, husbandry, farming, and cooking.

Feb

1

Hands-On Open Hearth Cooking Workshop: Basics From Hearth to Table

February 1, 2025 - 1:00 PM - February 1, 2025 - 5:00 PM

Hall Tavern (+ Google Map)

For the beginner, come try a range of hearth cooking techniques, recipes, and equipment. Learn how to make a boiled pudding!

Feb

8

Hands-On Open Hearth Cooking Workshop: Baking in the Beehive Oven

February 8, 2025 - 1:00 PM - February 8, 2025 - 5:00 PM

Hall Tavern (+ Google Map)

Come learn how to fire the oven. We will bake bread and pie in the beehive oven.

Feb

15

Hands-On Open Hearth Cooking Workshop: A Special Evening

February 15, 2025 - 3:00 PM - February 15, 2025 - 7:00 PM

Hall Tavern (+ Google Map)

Come and prepare hearty tavern fare, including soup, meat roasted in front of the flames, and a delicious pie. Then, enjoy your supper by the fire.

Feb

17

TO Feb 21

February Fun!

February 17, 2025 - 10:00 AM - February 21, 2025 - 3:00 PM

History Workshop (+ Google Map)

February 17 – 21, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Come and play at the History Workshop during February school vacation week.

Feb

18

TO Feb 20

Hands-On Cooking Workshop: Kids Can Cook

February 18, 2025 - 1:00 PM - February 20, 2025 - 4:00 PM

Hall Tavern (+ Google Map)

February 18 – 20, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sign up for this kid-friendly cooking workshop.