Demonstrations
Unless otherwise noted, all programs are included with general admission to the museum.
Hot Weather, Cold Kitchen Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration
Demonstrations may include preparation of cold drinks like lemonade and switchel, processing of garden herbs and vegetables for preservation, and displays of seasonal produce.
Back Door Kitchen Tours
Meet one of our Open Hearth Cooks at the Hall Tavern for a back-door kitchen tour of three unique historic kitchens. Learn about the changes in fireplace and cookery techniques on a lively guided tour of the kitchens in Hall Tavern (1780s), Sheldon House (early 1800s), and Williams House (1816). See how fireplaces and bake ovens changed over time and learn about cooking on an iron cookstove.
Living History Event: Ladies Association of Revolutionary America
The Ladies Association of Revolutionary America will once again inhabit Hall Tavern and its environs as they interpret the year 1776 in Deerfield! Come learn how life in a small […]