Historic Deerfield

A Clean Sweep: The History and Crafting of Brooms. Weekends, September 15 - November 18. People everywhere in the world have used brooms for centuries to sweep caves, cabins and castles, to sweep bedrooms, ballrooms and barns. People found whatever was available: brush, thin twigs, straw and even corn husks were tied to a handle and used to sweep dirt from the floor and ashes from the hearth. These crude brooms were the kind used in New England and elsewhere in America…

Visitors will meet talented craftspeople and observe their work up close each weekend this fall with our Historic Trade demonstrations. Learn how a printing press was important to communication in colonial times. See a joiner use a series of tools to square, shape, and join separate pieces of wood into a single, strong window sash. Working with the head of fiery coals, watch the blacksmith deftly transform hard, shapeless metal into a graceful, functional object. Check the calendar for a…

A Clean Sweep: The History and Crafting of Brooms. Weekends, September 15 - November 18. People everywhere in the world have used brooms for centuries to sweep caves, cabins and castles, to sweep bedrooms, ballrooms and barns. People found whatever was available: brush, thin twigs, straw and even corn husks were tied to a handle and used to sweep dirt from the floor and ashes from the hearth. These crude brooms were the kind used in New England and elsewhere in America…

Visitors will meet talented craftspeople and observe their work up close each weekend this fall with our Historic Trade demonstrations. Learn how a printing press was important to communication in colonial times. See a joiner use a series of tools to square, shape, and join separate pieces of wood into a single, strong window sash. Working with the head of fiery coals, watch the blacksmith deftly transform hard, shapeless metal into a graceful, functional object. Check the calendar for a…

A Clean Sweep: The History and Crafting of Brooms. Weekends, September 15 - November 18. People everywhere in the world have used brooms for centuries to sweep caves, cabins and castles, to sweep bedrooms, ballrooms and barns. People found whatever was available: brush, thin twigs, straw and even corn husks were tied to a handle and used to sweep dirt from the floor and ashes from the hearth. These crude brooms were the kind used in New England and elsewhere in America…

Time for Pie Who doesn't love pie? As the fall settles in and the days get shorter, our cooks will be busy in the kitchen making pies. Pies were a common dish served as part of the meal. They were savory or sweet-sometimes both with surprising flavor combinations. Come and learn about pie! November 3, 10, 17. Saturdays 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Visitor Center at Hall Tavern Kitchen

Time for Pie Who doesn't love pie? As the fall settles in and the days get shorter, our cooks will be busy in the kitchen making pies. Pies were a common dish served as part of the meal. They were savory or sweet-sometimes both with surprising flavor combinations. Come and learn about pie! November 3, 10, 17. Saturdays 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Visitor Center at Hall Tavern Kitchen

Time for Pie Who doesn't love pie? As the fall settles in and the days get shorter, our cooks will be busy in the kitchen making pies. Pies were a common dish served as part of the meal. They were savory or sweet-sometimes both with surprising flavor combinations. Come and learn about pie! November 3, 10, 17. Saturdays 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Visitor Center at Hall Tavern Kitchen

Opt-out of Black Friday chaos, and instead let Historic Deerfield be your destination for handmade, heartfelt giving in preparation for the holiday season. On the Day of Giving, every museum visitor will have the opportunity to handcraft a special gift using simple or natural materials. The Day of Giving also kicks off our gift drive to support the Community Action Family Center. Bring an unwrapped gift to help support the Family Center's holiday season. Historic Trades Demonstrations Visitors will meet…

Meet the Society of the 17th Century, a group of re-enactors who will bring our historic Hall Tavern building to life with an incredible array of period arts, crafts and trades. Also enjoy open hearth cooking demonstrations, and make a handmade gift with the help of a museum educator.

Help create beautiful natural wreaths to decorate the doorways of Deerfield. Bring your creativity, enthusiasm, and an extra pair of pruning shears. No experience required. Supplies and refreshments will be provided. Free, pre-registration required. Call (413) 775-7179, visit historic-deerfield.org, or email jorvis@historic-deerfield.org to register. November 26, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., Deerfield Community Center November 27, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., Deerfield Community Center A second workshop will be offered on November 28, from 2 p.m.-5 p.m.