Hands-On
Unless otherwise noted, all programs are included with general admission to the museum.
Fun in February: School Vacation Week at Historic Deerfield
Play historical tavern and schoolyard games. Pretend to cook a meal on a hearth in our play kitchen. Dress up, read a book, or weave on a loom. There will be lots of activities to explore!
Open Hearth Cooking Workshop: Basics From Hearth to Table
For the beginner, try a range of hearth cooking techniques, recipes, and equipment. Learn how to roast chicken in a reflector oven, boil and mash root vegetables, and bake soft gingerbread and bird’s nest pudding in bake kettles.
Open Hearth Cooking Workshop: Baking in the Beehive Oven
Learn how to fire and heat the oven for baking. Pie is on the menu! Prepare sweet and savory pies to bake when the oven is ready.
3-Day Wood Identification Workshop with Randy Wilkinson
We are pleased to share this exciting, intensive educational program designed to appeal to participants with an interest in American decorative arts—including collectors, appraisers, curators, furniture enthusiasts, or anyone seeking […]