We open for the season on May 3! 
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Hands-On

Unless otherwise noted, all programs are included with general admission to the museum.

May 3, 2025 - 10 AM - May 4, 2025 - 4 PM

Wooly Wonders – Heritage Breed Sheep Weekend

Join us for a celebration of rare, historic and adorable heritage breed sheep, textiles, and wool-processing in New England. See heritage breeds of sheep as well as demonstrations, craft activities, and games.

May 10, 2025 - 12 PM - June 29, 2025 - 4 PM

Family Program: Fake It While You Make It

Starting May 10th, open Saturday and Sundays through June at the History Workshop.

May 17, 2025 - 1 PM - May 17, 2025 - 5 PM

Soapstone Bead Workshop with Elizabeth James-Perry

Join 2023 NEA Heritage award recipient Elizabeth James-Perry (Aquinnah Wampanoag) for a workshop on making soapstone beads.

June 15, 2025 - 2 PM - June 15, 2025 - 3 PM

Father’s Day Fun: Make a Colorful Clay Tile Workshop with Rick Hamelin

Family-friendly hands-on workshop! Join us in exploring creativity and pottery techniques with this exciting tile project. Master Potter, Rick of Pied Potter Hamelin, will guide you through the process of creating a colorful masterpiece inspired by some tiles here at Historic Deerfield!