Dear Alumni, Members, and Friends of Historic Deerfield,

When the Summer Fellowship Program launched in 1956, it quickly became a transformative experience for students passionate about the history and material culture of early America. For many alumni, their summer at Deerfield was a turning point—shaping careers, deepening passions, and creating lifelong friendships.

We began this campaign by reaching out to our alumni community, whose lives were directly shaped by the program. Now, we are inviting everyone who values Historic Deerfield’s mission—our members, donors, and friends—to help secure its future.

Through the One Summer Lasts a Lifetime campaign, our goal is to raise $3 million to establish an endowment that will fully fund the program in perpetuity. By covering essential expenses like housing, travel, and program activities, this fund will ensure that talented students from all backgrounds can participate in this remarkable program free of cost.

Thanks to early gifts from alumni and other supporters, we have raised over $2 Million towards our goal. Your gift or pledge—whether $50, $500, or $5,000—will help preserve a program that has shaped generations. There are also meaningful naming opportunities to honor mentors, friends, or loved ones who inspired a passion for history.

Please join us in ensuring that future fellows can have the same transformative experience—one that fosters curiosity, scholarship, and a love for history that lasts a lifetime.

With gratitude and shared memories,

Britta Bloomberg ’76
John Botello ’13
Charlotte Smith Bourhis ’81
Alexandra Deutsch ’92
Ritchie Garrison, Director of Education 1977-1985
Lynda McCurdy Hotra ’73
Thomas Jayne ’80
George Keyes ’65
Marla Miller ’87; Tutor ’91 and ’92
Ellen Snyder-Grenier ’80