Historic Deerfield opens for the season on April 18, 2026.
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Demonstrations

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

April 25, 2026 - 10 AM - 4 PM

Historic Trade Demonstration: Blacksmithing with Rick Martin and Friends

Join us for blacksmithing with Rick Martin and friends.

April 25, 2026 - 10 AM - May 30, 2026 - 4 PM

Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration: Great Cakes!

During the 18th century, towns in New England held muster days for men to practice military drills. These became community affairs and people made special food, including a treat that became known as Muster Cake.

April 25, 2026 - 10 AM - 4 PM

Historic Trade Demonstration: Tailoring a Revolutionary War Era Military Uniform with Henry Cooke

Join us for tailoring with Henry Cooke.

May 9, 2026 - 10 AM - 4 PM

Historic Trade Demonstration: Military Leather Work with Jay Blain

Join us for military leather work with Jay Blain.

May 9, 2026 - 10 AM - 4 PM

Historic Trade Demonstration: Powder Horn Carving with Laurie McCarthy

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

May 16, 2026 - 10 AM - 4 PM

Historic Trade Demonstration: Pottery with Stephen Earp

Join us for pottery with Stephen Earp.

May 16, 2026 - 10 AM - 4 PM

Historic Trade Demonstration: Silversmithing with Steve Smithers

Join us for silversmithing with Steve Smithers.

May 23, 2026 - 10 AM - 4 PM

Historic Trade Demonstration: Joinery with Ted Ingraham

Join us for joinery with Ted Ingraham.

May 23, 2026 - 10 AM - 4 PM

Historic Trade Demonstration: Redware Pottery with Rick Hamelin

Join us for redware pottery with Rick Hamelin.

May 23, 2026 - 10 AM - 4 PM

Historic Trade Demonstration: Candles with Gariné Arakelian

Join us for candles with Gariné Arakelian.

May 30, 2026 - 10 AM - 4 PM

Historic Trade Demonstration: 18th Century Herbal Remedies and Women’s Medicine with Amy Lanham

Join us for 18th century herbal remedies and women’s medicine with Amy Lanham.

May 30, 2026 - 10 AM - 4 PM

Historic Trade Demonstration: Revolutionary-Era Doctor with Greg Morin

Join us to learn about revolutionary-era doctors with Greg Morin.

May 30, 2026 - 10 AM - 4 PM

Historic Trade Demonstration: Block Printing on Fabric with Jennifer Roy

Join us for block printing on fabric with Jennifer Roy.

June 6, 2026 - 10 AM - June 27, 2026 - 4 PM

Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration: Revolutionary Recipes

Come and see what was on the menu for families during the Revolutionary period.

June 6, 2026 - 10 AM - 4 PM

Historic Trade Demonstration: Chairmaking with Charles Thompson

Join us for chairmaking with Charles Thompson.

June 20, 2026 - 10 AM - 4 PM

Historic Trade Demonstration: 18th-Century Chest Carving with Sharon Mehrman

Join us for 18th-century chest carving with Sharon Mehrman, an artisan woodworker and historian of material culture, historic woodworking trades, tools, and technology.

June 20, 2026 - 10 AM - 4 PM

Historic Trade Demonstration: 1770s Carving and Chair Details with Craig Farrow

Join us for 1770s carving and chair details with Craig Farrow.