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.
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.
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.
Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration: Grains - Maize, Wheat, and Rye: The Big Three Grains of Early New England When English settlers came to New England, they brought their food traditions with them. They loved bread! When they found that wheat did not grow well due to disease and climate during the Little Ice Age, they […]
Historic Trade Demonstration: White Pine and Ash Bark Basket Making Saturday, June 10, 2023 10:00 AM 4:00 PM Historic Deerfield (map) Come enjoy our Historic Trade Demonstration: White Pine and Ash Bark Basket Making with Jennifer Lee. VIEW EVENT →
Make Your Mark on Metal Visit the History Workshop to learn about the materials and techniques employed by artisans of the Arts and Crafts Movement here in Deerfield, in which Wynne played a vital role. Among the many stunning design elements on the Garden of Hearts chest are skillfully hammered metal embellishments featuring peacocks, ginkgo […]
Make Your Mark on Metal Visit the History Workshop to learn about the materials and techniques employed by artisans of the Arts and Crafts Movement here in Deerfield, in which Wynne played a vital role. Among the many stunning design elements on the Garden of Hearts chest are skillfully hammered metal embellishments featuring peacocks, ginkgo […]
The popular Summer Evening Stroll program returns this June with a new stroll that features the topic of Slavery and Freedom. The guided walking tours begin at 5:00 p.m. and depart every 30 minutes from the Visitor Center at Hall Tavern. Tickets must be purchased in advance. $10 per person. Slavery, Labor, and Freedom in […]
Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration: Grains - Maize, Wheat, and Rye: The Big Three Grains of Early New England When English settlers came to New England, they brought their food traditions with them. They loved bread! When they found that wheat did not grow well due to disease and climate during the Little Ice Age, they […]
The ADA show is back in Deerfield for the first time in six years! The show brings together some of the nation’s finest dealers featuring the best of 18th -, 19th - and 20th-century American art, antiques, and design. Remarkable objects that will improve any collection and home will be on view and for sale. […]
Make Your Mark on Metal Visit the History Workshop to learn about the materials and techniques employed by artisans of the Arts and Crafts Movement here in Deerfield, in which Wynne played a vital role. Among the many stunning design elements on the Garden of Hearts chest are skillfully hammered metal embellishments featuring peacocks, ginkgo […]
The ADA show is back in Deerfield for the first time in six years! The show brings together some of the nation’s finest dealers featuring the best of 18th -, 19th - and 20th-century American art, antiques, and design. Remarkable objects that will improve any collection and home will be on view and for sale. […]
Make Your Mark on Metal Visit the History Workshop to learn about the materials and techniques employed by artisans of the Arts and Crafts Movement here in Deerfield, in which Wynne played a vital role. Among the many stunning design elements on the Garden of Hearts chest are skillfully hammered metal embellishments featuring peacocks, ginkgo […]
The popular Summer Evening Stroll program returns this June with a new stroll that features the topic of Slavery and Freedom. The guided walking tours begin at 5:00 p.m. and depart every 30 minutes from the Visitor Center at Hall Tavern. Tickets must be purchased in advance. $10 per person. Slavery, Labor, and Freedom in […]
Bringing the Story of Freedom to Life: Tammy Denease's One-Woman Performance as Elizabeth "Mumbet" Freeman Join us as we commemorate Juneteenth with a special performance by Tammy Denease of Hidden Women Stage Company. An accomplished performing artist, storyteller, actor, and playwright, Tammy Denease specializes in bringing to life the lives of very important, yet “hidden” […]
Dublin Seminar for New England Folklife Indigenous Histories in New England: Pastkeepers and Pastkeeping, to be held June 23-24, 2023 The seminar will address the gaps in Indigenous voice and visibility in public views of the past. We will critically consider who has claimed responsibility for "keeping" the Indigenous past in New England, including how […]
Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration: Grains - Maize, Wheat, and Rye: The Big Three Grains of Early New England When English settlers came to New England, they brought their food traditions with them. They loved bread! When they found that wheat did not grow well due to disease and climate during the Little Ice Age, they […]
Make Your Mark on Metal Visit the History Workshop to learn about the materials and techniques employed by artisans of the Arts and Crafts Movement here in Deerfield, in which Wynne played a vital role. Among the many stunning design elements on the Garden of Hearts chest are skillfully hammered metal embellishments featuring peacocks, ginkgo […]
Make Your Mark on Metal Visit the History Workshop to learn about the materials and techniques employed by artisans of the Arts and Crafts Movement here in Deerfield, in which Wynne played a vital role. Among the many stunning design elements on the Garden of Hearts chest are skillfully hammered metal embellishments featuring peacocks, ginkgo […]
The popular Summer Evening Stroll program returns this June with a new stroll that features the topic of Slavery and Freedom. The guided walking tours begin at 5:00 p.m. and depart every 30 minutes from the Visitor Center at Hall Tavern. Tickets must be purchased in advance. $10 per person. Slavery, Labor, and Freedom in […]
