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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T093000
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SUMMARY:A Town Divided: Deerfield in the Age of Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Currency: One Shilling Four Pence\, engraved by Paul Revere\, Jr. (1734–1818)\, Boston\, MA\, 1775. Ink on paper. HD 2016.808.\nThis exhibition explores how a rural Massachusetts community responded to the upheaval of the late 1760s through the 1780s. Using objects\, documents\, and personal narratives\, it will present multiple perspectives on how Deerfield residents embraced\, rejected\, or questioned Revolutionary ideals. While many associate the Revolution with Boston or battlefield sites\, A Town Divided brings the promises—and contradictions—of the Revolution to life through the lens of a deeply divided rural town in western Massachusetts. \nAs in other communities\, Deerfield’s citizens struggled to adapt to an everchanging social\, political\, and economic landscape as rebellion and war affected villages far from urban centers and coastal cities. In Deerfield\, which was evenly split between Loyalists and Whigs\, conflicts between neighbors upturned lives and polarized the community. By expanding and interpreting Deerfield’s stories\, the exhibition investigates overlooked aspects of the Revolution\, highlighting a period when Americans faced severe challenges but eventually emerged a new nation. \n \nObjects\, documents\, and voices from the period allow us to access the urgency and uncertainty of the era. The ideals of equality and liberty engaged not only Loyalists and Whigs\, but also rich and poor\, women and children\, African Americans (both free and enslaved)\, and Indigenous people. \nThis program is made possible by a grant from Mass Humanities\, which provided funding through the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
URL:https://www.historic-deerfield.org/events/a-town-divided-deerfield-in-the-age-of-revolution/
LOCATION:Flynt Center of Early New England Life\, 37 Old Main Street\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Revolution
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270103T163000
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SUMMARY:Dressing the Revolution: Fashion and Politics 1760–1789
DESCRIPTION:Matthew and Mary Darly (English) Oh Heigh Oh\, Or a View of the Back Settlements. England\, London\, 1776. Engraving on laid paper with hand-coloring. Gift of Henry N. Flynt and Helen Geier Flynt\, HD 56.029.\nThe exhibition includes more than 20 garments\, accessories\, textiles\, and prints that illuminate the complex role of clothing at the time of the American Revolution. By posing new questions about fashion’s relationship with class\, race\, and gender\, Dressing the Revolution: Fashion and Politics 1760–1789 places clothing at the center of the political debates\, shedding light on dress as a powerful tool that communicated not just status and identity\, but political affinities during this volatile period. \nThe exhibition begins with a look at the consumer revolution of the mid-18th century when an abundance of highly desirable imported goods\, especially finished cloth and accessories\, became widely available to all levels of society in the Colonies. Fashionable dress connected Colonists with England but also contributed to the construction of personal identities and social status\, while providing the potential for social mobility. \nWhen Britain imposed onerous taxes in the 1760s\, perceptions around wearing fashionable dress began to change. Patriots called for non-importation and nonconsumption of British goods while advocating for more sober\, American-made clothing. Women stepped into new political roles through the many highly publicized spinning bees\, putting action to words in their industry and self sacrifice. While the Homespun Movement remained largely symbolic\, it nevertheless changed the narrative around the public display of clothing. \nFashionable dress remained a topic of heated debate\, and public scrutiny\, when consumption of imported goods resumed after the tariffs were lifted. Clothes\, whether modest or fashionable\, could be read for their political implications. When the Revolution brought closed ports and hardship\, Colonists often made due by maintaining and altering existing clothes and dressing more plainly. The show concludes with a look at dressing in the new Nation and the conflicting urges to balance familiar calls for republican modesty and virtue with a new eagerness for American-produced fashions. \nThis program is made possible by a grant from The Coby Foundation.
URL:https://www.historic-deerfield.org/events/dressing-the-revolution-fashion-and-politics-1760-1789/
LOCATION:Flynt Center of Early New England Life\, 37 Old Main Street\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Revolution
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T163000
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SUMMARY:What to Wear
DESCRIPTION:What to Wear takes place Wednesdays–Sundays. 12–4:30\, August 5–September 7. This program is for all ages! \nHave you ever used your outfit to make a statement? During the American Revolution\, people used their clothing choices to make a statement about what they believed. 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. You will have the opportunity to meet live silkworms and learn about how they grow and create silk! You can also decorate a special fabric bookmark to take home with you. \n  \nDressing the Revolution exhibition
URL:https://www.historic-deerfield.org/events/what-to-wear-sept-2-7/
LOCATION:Discovery Center\, 110 Old Main Street\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hands-On
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T160000
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SUMMARY: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
DESCRIPTION:The Victualler’s Dilemma and The Commissary’s Challenge: Feeding the Troops of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War\nWith Guest Cook Dennis Picard!\n  \nDate: September 5 \nTime: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. \nLocation: Hall Tavern   \nEach soldier in America’s Revolutionary Army was entitled to a set list of foods and beverages daily or weekly—bread in various forms\, fresh or salted meats\, rum or beer\, and dried beans or peas—but in reality\, the men rarely received the items or quantities they were promised. \nMuch has been written about the privations suffered by the men who served under George Washington at the winter encampment at Valley Forge\, but how many of us today know anything about the Continental Army’s New England winter encampments in Redding and West Hartford\, Connecticut? \nDennis Picard will share stories preserved in the diaries and memoirs of soldiers who lived through supply shortages during the War for Independence\, including some who lived in the “huts” in Redding. We’ll cook foods such as burgoo and salt pork hash\, among others\, 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. \n\nIncluded with general admission.
URL:https://www.historic-deerfield.org/events/open-hearth-cooking-demonstration-the-victuallers-dilemma-and-the-commissarys-challenge-feeding-the-troops-of-the-continental-army-during-the-american-revolutionary-war/
LOCATION:Hall Tavern\, 80 Old Main Street\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01301
CATEGORIES:Cooking,Demonstrations
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SUMMARY:Historic Trade Demonstration: 1770s Style—High Hair and What to Wear with Jen Roy and Greg Morin
DESCRIPTION:1770s Style—High Hair and What to Wear with Jen Roy and Greg Morin\nDate: September 5 \nTime: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. \nLocation: Hall Tavern \nJoin Jen Roy and Greg Morin for a historic trade demonstration featuring the 1770s hair and clothing. \nIncluded in general admission.
URL:https://www.historic-deerfield.org/events/historic-trade-demonstration-1770s-style-high-hair-and-what-to-wear-with-jen-roy-and-greg-morin/
LOCATION:Hall Tavern\, 80 Old Main Street\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01301
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260825T171357Z
CREATED:20260724T150756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T171357Z
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SUMMARY:Plein Air Watercolor Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Painting by Ned Reade \nPlein Air Watercolor Workshop\nDate: September 12 \nTime: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. \nLocation: Hall Tavern and Outside \nRegistration: $150 per person\, $125 for members. A materials list will be provided to registrants. \nJoin artist Ned Reade for an inspiring day of watercolor painting en plein air. This workshop is designed for beginners and will include basic instruction and composition. The session starts at the Visitor Center at Hall Tavern\, then you will head outside and choose a place to paint on the beautiful grounds of Historic Deerfield. \nRecommended for ages 16 and up. Advance registration required.  \nRegister
URL:https://www.historic-deerfield.org/events/plein-air-watercolor-workshop/
LOCATION:Historic Deerfield\, 80 Old Main Street\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260724T191817Z
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SUMMARY:Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration: It's Time for Dinner!
DESCRIPTION:It’s Time for Dinner!\nDates: September 12\, 19\, 26 \nTime: 10–4 p.m. \nLocation: Hall Tavern Kitchen \nVisit with our hearth cooks as they prepare dishes inspired by the faux food exhibits at the Williams House and the Sheldon House. \nIncluded with general admission.
URL:https://www.historic-deerfield.org/events/open-hearth-cooking-demonstration-its-time-for-dinner/
LOCATION:Hall Tavern\, 80 Old Main Street\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01301
CATEGORIES:Cooking,Demonstrations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T183000
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CREATED:20260804T192347Z
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SUMMARY:Roofs\, Rafters\, & Restoration: Preservation Updates at the Sheldon House
DESCRIPTION:Roofs\, Rafters\, & Restoration: Preservation Updates at the Sheldon House\nDate: Wednesday\, September 16 \nTime: 5:30–6:30 p.m. \nLocation: Sheldon House (125 Old Main Street\, Deerfield) \nThis event is “on the house!” In partnership with Preservation Massachusetts\, we invite you to join us for a special\, free presentation about the Sheldon House and our recent preservation projects there. The program will be held outside the house and will include an introduction to the building’s history and evolution\, comments on the importance of historic roofs to preservation efforts\, and an overview of recent preservation projects—including a new cedar shingle roof for the entire house\, as well as new rafters\, shingles\, and siding on the Sheldon Shed. \nThe Sheldon House will be open for self-guided tours between 4:30–5:30 p.m.\, prior to the start of the program. No museum ticket is required to attend the presentation or pre-program tour\, but space is limited and (free) advance registration is required. Click here to register. \nGeneral admission tickets to tour Historic Deerfield’s museum buildings (during the museum’s regular hours of 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) can be obtained at the Visitor’s Center or the Flynt Center. Historic Deerfield is grateful for the support of Preservation Massachusetts\, who provided partial funding for the Sheldon roof replacement project. \nRegister
URL:https://www.historic-deerfield.org/events/roofs-rafters-restoration-preservation-updates-at-the-sheldon-house/
LOCATION:Historic Deerfield\, 80 Old Main Street\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T163000
DTSTAMP:20260724T183615Z
CREATED:20260724T183529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T183615Z
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Cartoons and Caricatures—Pictures as Protest and Praise
DESCRIPTION:Cartoons and Caricatures—Pictures as Protest and Praise\nDates: September 19\, 20\, 26\, 27; October 3\, 4\, 10\, 11\, 17\, 18 \nTime: 12–4:30 p.m. \nLocation: Discovery Center \nPeople used images during the Revolutionary War to tell a story about what was happening and to persuade others to take their side. Learn more about this at the Picturing the Revolution exhibition in the Flynt Center\, and visit the Discovery Center to see some images and create your own art! Use images to tell a story of your own and decorate a paper obelisk to take home! Help make a map of Deerfield as you travel through town on your visit. \nIncluded with general admission.
URL:https://www.historic-deerfield.org/events/family-program-cartoons-and-caricatures-pictures-as-protest-and-praise/
LOCATION:Discovery Center\, 110 Old Main Street\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Revolution
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260824T200704Z
CREATED:20260604T140049Z
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SUMMARY:Revisiting King Philip’s War - The War for New England after 350 years
DESCRIPTION:Historic Deerfield\, with support from the Massachusetts Historical Society\, is hosting a one-day conference: “Revisiting King Philip’s War/The War for New England after 350 years.” Scholars\, knowledge keepers\, and community members will provide short talks about their work\, leaving time for questions and discussion. \nPlease join us in person or online; all registrants will receive a link to a recording of the conference which will be available for one month. \nAdditional information and a link to register will be posted on this page soon. Please check back!
URL:https://www.historic-deerfield.org/events/conference-on-350th-anniversary-of-king-philips-war/
LOCATION:Historic Deerfield\, 80 Old Main Street\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
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