Historic Deerfield
Historic Deerfield, Inc., is dedicated to the heritage and preservation of Deerfield, Massachusetts and the Connecticut River Valley. Historic Deerfield, Inc., which maintains more than 50 buildings in Old Deerfield, focuses on the significance of small-town America to the national culture. Founded in 1952, the museum includes 12 historic houses, which are regularly open to the public as well as the exhibition building, the Flynt Center of Early New England Life. It stewards a nationally significant collection of approximately 28,000 household artifacts both rare and common – including furniture, metalwares, textiles, needlework, ceramics, and more – many with documented histories of local ownership or manufacture. These authentic objects document the stories and founding years of our nation, and through them, visitors learn the stories of generations of real people whose beliefs, belongings, lifestyles, conflicts, economy, and technology unlock the door to the past and help us to better understand today.
JOSIAH DWIGHT HOUSE
The Josiah Dwight House, built around 1725, features striking architectural elements, such as window, door, and dormer pediments as well as a brightly colored facade. Once used as a rooming house, the home originally stood in Springfield, Massachusetts, but was later moved to Deerfield after the structure was threatened with demolition.
Regular Season Hours
April 14, 2018 – December 23, 2018
Open daily 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Memorial Libraries
Open Tuesday – Friday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Museum Gift Shop & Bookstore
Open Wednesday- Monday (Closed Tuesdays) 10:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
The museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day.
• A free orientation film is shown throughout the day at the Visitor Center at Hall Tavern.
• Museum Houses Guided Tours start on the hour.
• Two museum houses are open all day for self-guided tours.
• The Apprentice’s Workshop at Dwight House is open for demonstrations from 12:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Plan your visit using our village map.
Winter Hours
Historic Deerfield’s winter hours go into effect on Monday, December 24. The Flynt Center of Early New England Life will be open Saturdays and Sundays, December 29, 2018 – April 9, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Visitors can enjoy current exhibitions and “The Museum’s Attic” gallery. The Henry N. Flynt Library will be open Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. The Museum Gift Shop & Bookstore is open every day except Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The museum will reopen for the 2019 Season on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
Seasonal Winter Admission: $7 Adults, $5 Youth (ages 6-17), under 6, Deerfield/South Deerfield residents, and members free. Historic Deerfield’s museum houses are closed to the public during the winter months (January-mid-April), however pre-arranged tours-by-appointment, school tours and group tours are scheduled.
Historic Deerfield, Hearth Cooking Demonstration
Historic Deerfield 84B Old Main Street, Deerfield, MAIndigenous Foods, the Three Sisters, and the Fall Harvest Dates: Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 24, 25 Today, New England would not be known for baked beans, corn chowder, or pumpkin pie without the contributions of Indigenous foods to the English diet during settler colonization in the 17th and 18th centuries. English settlers remarked on…
Historic Deerfield, After Dark Ghost Walk
Historic Deerfield 84B Old Main Street, Deerfield, MAMeet at the Visitor Center at Hall Tavern for a spooky walk through the village to hear ghost stories of Deerfield. A Tour Leader will take your group on a walk to meet characters who will tell you stories of Deerfield’s fascinating history and mysterious past. You will encounter historical storytellers waiting in doorways and…
Historic Deerfield, Historic Trades Demonstrations
Historic Deerfield 84B Old Main Street, Deerfield, MAHistoric Trade Demonstration: Architectural Woodworking Featuring Door Surrounds with Craig Farrow Join us at the for architectural woodworking with Craig Farrow. Date: October 11 & 12 Time: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Historic Trade Demonstration: Gunsmithing with Richard Colton October 11 Watch a historic trade demonstration of gunsmithing with Richard Colton. Historic Trade Demonstration: Gunsmithing with Richard…
Historic Deerfield, Hearth Cooking Demonstration
Historic Deerfield 84B Old Main Street, Deerfield, MAIndigenous Foods, the Three Sisters, and the Fall Harvest Dates: Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 24, 25 Today, New England would not be known for baked beans, corn chowder, or pumpkin pie without the contributions of Indigenous foods to the English diet during settler colonization in the 17th and 18th centuries. English settlers remarked on…
Historic Deerfield, Family Workshop
Historic Deerfield 84B Old Main Street, Deerfield, MAApple Time Dates: September 20, 21, 27, 28; October 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 Fall is full of apples! Learn about the heirloom varieties that people planted in Deerfield long ago, including ones like the Westfield’s Seek No Further apple tree outside the History Workshop. Have fun making art with apple stamps. Make…
Historic Deerfield, After Dark Ghost Walk
Historic Deerfield 84B Old Main Street, Deerfield, MAMeet at the Visitor Center at Hall Tavern for a spooky walk through the village to hear ghost stories of Deerfield. A Tour Leader will take your group on a walk to meet characters who will tell you stories of Deerfield’s fascinating history and mysterious past. You will encounter historical storytellers waiting in doorways and…
Historic Deerfield, Family Workshop
Historic Deerfield 84B Old Main Street, Deerfield, MAApple Time Dates: September 20, 21, 27, 28; October 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 Fall is full of apples! Learn about the heirloom varieties that people planted in Deerfield long ago, including ones like the Westfield’s Seek No Further apple tree outside the History Workshop. Have fun making art with apple stamps. Make…
Historic Deerfield, Natural History Walk Around Old Deerfield
Historic Deerfield 84B Old Main Street, Deerfield, MATake a guided walk around Old Deerfield! Dates: August 21, September 18, October 16, November 20 Starting Time: 3 p.m. Location: Meet at the Visitor Center at Hall Tavern Experience the beauty of Old Deerfield with our popular afternoon Natural History Walks! Join us on select Thursdays for a guided walk around Old Deerfield. Witness…
Historic Deerfield, Hearth Cooking Demonstration
Historic Deerfield 84B Old Main Street, Deerfield, MAIndigenous Foods, the Three Sisters, and the Fall Harvest Dates: Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 24, 25 Today, New England would not be known for baked beans, corn chowder, or pumpkin pie without the contributions of Indigenous foods to the English diet during settler colonization in the 17th and 18th centuries. English settlers remarked on…
Historic Deerfield, After Dark Ghost Walk
Historic Deerfield 84B Old Main Street, Deerfield, MAMeet at the Visitor Center at Hall Tavern for a spooky walk through the village to hear ghost stories of Deerfield. A Tour Leader will take your group on a walk to meet characters who will tell you stories of Deerfield’s fascinating history and mysterious past. You will encounter historical storytellers waiting in doorways and…
Historic Deerfield, Hearth Cooking Demonstration
Historic Deerfield 84B Old Main Street, Deerfield, MAIndigenous Foods, the Three Sisters, and the Fall Harvest Dates: Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 24, 25 Today, New England would not be known for baked beans, corn chowder, or pumpkin pie without the contributions of Indigenous foods to the English diet during settler colonization in the 17th and 18th centuries. English settlers remarked on…
Historic Deerfield, Historic Trades Demonstrations
Historic Deerfield 84B Old Main Street, Deerfield, MAHistoric Trade Demonstration: Architectural Woodworking Featuring Joinery with Ted Ingraham Join us for architectural woodworking with Ted Ingraham.
Historic Deerfield, Family Workshop
Historic Deerfield 84B Old Main Street, Deerfield, MAApple Time Dates: September 20, 21, 27, 28; October 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 Fall is full of apples! Learn about the heirloom varieties that people planted in Deerfield long ago, including ones like the Westfield’s Seek No Further apple tree outside the History Workshop. Have fun making art with apple stamps. Make…
Historic Deerfield, After Dark Ghost Walk
Historic Deerfield 84B Old Main Street, Deerfield, MAMeet at the Visitor Center at Hall Tavern for a spooky walk through the village to hear ghost stories of Deerfield. A Tour Leader will take your group on a walk to meet characters who will tell you stories of Deerfield’s fascinating history and mysterious past. You will encounter historical storytellers waiting in doorways and…
Historic Deerfield, Family Workshop
Historic Deerfield 84B Old Main Street, Deerfield, MAApple Time Dates: September 20, 21, 27, 28; October 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 Fall is full of apples! Learn about the heirloom varieties that people planted in Deerfield long ago, including ones like the Westfield’s Seek No Further apple tree outside the History Workshop. Have fun making art with apple stamps. Make…
Historic Deerfield, Hearth Cooking Demonstration
Historic Deerfield 84B Old Main Street, Deerfield, MAIndigenous Foods, the Three Sisters, and the Fall Harvest Dates: Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 24, 25 Today, New England would not be known for baked beans, corn chowder, or pumpkin pie without the contributions of Indigenous foods to the English diet during settler colonization in the 17th and 18th centuries. English settlers remarked on…
Historic Deerfield, After Dark Ghost Walk
Historic Deerfield 84B Old Main Street, Deerfield, MAMeet at the Visitor Center at Hall Tavern for a spooky walk through the village to hear ghost stories of Deerfield. A Tour Leader will take your group on a walk to meet characters who will tell you stories of Deerfield’s fascinating history and mysterious past. You will encounter historical storytellers waiting in doorways and…
Historic Deerfield, Hearth Cooking Demonstration
Historic Deerfield 84B Old Main Street, Deerfield, MAIndigenous Foods, the Three Sisters, and the Fall Harvest Dates: Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 24, 25 Today, New England would not be known for baked beans, corn chowder, or pumpkin pie without the contributions of Indigenous foods to the English diet during settler colonization in the 17th and 18th centuries. English settlers remarked on…
Historic Deerfield, Graveyards and Gravestones
Historic Deerfield 84B Old Main Street, Deerfield, MAJoin us for this all-day event of immersion on October 25th in the world of graveyards and gravestones. Learn about the stones that gravestone carvers used to make gravestones, handle rocks, and design your own paper gravestone with images inspired by the stones in the Old Burying Ground. Events: Gravestone Carving Demonstration with Karin Sprague:…
Historic Deerfield, Old Burying Ground Guided Tours
Historic Deerfield 84B Old Main Street, Deerfield, MAGuided Afternoon Tours of the Gravestone Art of Solomon Ashley Meet your guide at the Visitor Center at Hall Tavern and enjoy a walking tour past the Town Common and the Old Burying Ground on Albany Road. Included with Museum Admission.
