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Events for September 5, 2026
Ongoing
What to Wear
See examples of this fascinating form of communication in the Dressing the Revolution exhibition at the Flynt Center—then visit the Discovery Center to learn more about what kinds of fabric people used to make their statements, including wool and silk.
Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration: The Victualler’s Dilemma and The Commissary’s Challenge—Feeding the Troops of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War
Dennis Picard will share stories preserved in the diaries and memoirs of soldiers who lived through supply shortages during the War for Independence. We'll cook foods such as burgoo and salt pork hash, using the equipment and techniques of the army of that period, and explore the role the Connecticut Valley—and Deerfield in particular—played in supplying troops with provisions.
Historic Trade Demonstration: 1770s Style—High Hair and What to Wear with Jen Roy and Greg Morin
Join Jen Roy and Greg Morin for a historic trade demonstration featuring the 1770s hair and clothing.