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.
Fun with Fireplace Cookery at Historic Deerfield Join us this winter for a series of new hearth cooking experiences in Historic Deerfield’s 1786 Hall Tavern kitchen. Guided by our seasoned Open Hearth Cooks, you will participate in the preparation of period recipes, then sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Each experience will […]
Free Winter Lecture Series (Virtual) FROM 2PM - 3PM, ON JANUARY 22, FEBRUARY 26, AND MARCH 26 Fifty-nine men signed the death warrant authorizing the execution of King Charles I in 1649. When Charles’ son regained the throne in 1660, he was determined to bring these men, known as the regicides, to justice. Join us […]
Tim Eriksen presents interpretations and imaginations of winter in early New England through story and song, including the mystery of an 18th-century carol unique to the Memorial Libraries, and Justin Hitchcock’s manuscript setting of Francis Hopkins' winter poem, “The Traveler.” You will not want to miss the chance to hear this remarkable performer, while immersing […]
Enjoy the beautiful handmade wreaths on the houses of Old Deerfield! If you are visiting Historic Deerfield in December and the beginning of January, we encourage you to take the Deerfield Wreath Walk! Each year, we create a guide to all of the wreaths on each house, giving visitors the opportunity to explore the Street […]
SOLD OUT! 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 provided. Free, pre-registration required. REGISTER FOR FREE NOVEMBER 28, 29, 2–4 AND 5–8 P.M. AND NOVEMBER 30, 10 A.M. TO 12 P.M.
Get started on your holiday shopping by making a special hand-made gift. This year’s gift will be a simple ornament crafted with a wooden template, colorful feathers, and your imagination. Be inspired by the ceramic bird figurines in our collection. Included with general admission. GET TICKETS
Get started on your holiday shopping by making a special hand-made gift. This year’s gift will be a simple ornament crafted with a wooden template, colorful feathers, and your imagination. Be inspired by the ceramic bird figurines in our collection. Included with general admission. GET TICKETS
Meet the Society of the 17th Century, a group of reenactors who will bring our historic Hall Tavern building to life with an incredible array of period arts, crafts and trades that represent 17th-century English life, such as redware pottery, spinning, lace making, herbal lore, quill pen writing, wood carving, basket making and arms and […]
Get started on your holiday shopping by making a special hand-made gift. This year’s gift will be a simple ornament crafted with a wooden template, colorful feathers, and your imagination. Be inspired by the ceramic bird figurines in our collection. Included with general admission. GET TICKETS
Supper at the Hall Tavern Come try a cooking experience by the fire to brighten up a dreary November day. Help prepare a hearty meal using seasonal ingredients and enjoy the fruits of your labor as you dine by the fire in the parlor. Space is limited and preregistration is required. $75 per person (member […]
Supper at the Hall Tavern Come try a cooking experience by the fire to brighten up a dreary November day. Help prepare a hearty meal using seasonal ingredients and enjoy the fruits of your labor as you dine by the fire in the parlor. Space is limited and preregistration is required. $75 per person (member […]
Come to the History Workshop and have fun with weaving: use our small floor loom to learn the basic steps of making a piece of cloth, or craft a bright and beautiful woven wall hanging to take home. Everyone can become a weaver! Apply your new knowledge and skills to explore woven textiles in our […]
SOLD OUT Meet at the Visitor Center at Hall Tavern then walk a loop to the Common and back, finishing in front of the Deerfield Inn. The ghosts of Old Deerfield’s past are waiting to greet you and share their stories, from Deerfield’s earliest days to the early 20th century. Listen to some of Deerfield’s […]
Pumpkintown: Songs, Stories and Magic Lantern Projections From a New England Village Historic Deerfield musician-in-residence Tim Eriksen presents “Pumpkintown”, with paintings and projections by Susan Brearey, percussion and sound design by Peter Irvine and live gravestone carving by Allison Steel, unlocking the mysteries of the trunk and the curious multicultural history of the village, a […]
Join us for our second summer of archaeology at the Stebbins House. Museum visitors are invited to visit the excavation and talk to archaeologists at work. Visitors can view artifacts and explore what they might reveal about daily life at the site more than 175 years ago. Daily (Wednesday-Sunday) from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Included with […]
Join us for our second summer of archaeology at the Stebbins House. Museum visitors are invited to visit the excavation and talk to archaeologists at work. Visitors can view artifacts and explore what they might reveal about daily life at the site more than 175 years ago. Daily (Wednesday-Sunday) from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Included with […]
Join us for our second summer of archaeology at the Stebbins House. Museum visitors are invited to visit the excavation and talk to archaeologists at work. Visitors can view artifacts and explore what they might reveal about daily life at the site more than 175 years ago. Daily (Wednesday-Sunday) from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Included with […]
Join us for our second summer of archaeology at the Stebbins House. Museum visitors are invited to visit the excavation and talk to archaeologists at work. Visitors can view artifacts and explore what they might reveal about daily life at the site more than 175 years ago. Daily (Wednesday-Sunday) from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Included with […]
Join us for our second summer of archaeology at the Stebbins House. Museum visitors are invited to visit the excavation and talk to archaeologists at work. Visitors can view artifacts and explore what they might reveal about daily life at the site more than 175 years ago. Daily (Wednesday-Sunday) from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Included with […]
“Farm Animal Frolic,” is back and even more fun this summer. Join us to meet gentle animals and learn about their role on the farm. Try out some of the farm chores of children from long ago, then explore the Channing Blake Foot Path with a Scavenger Hunt. The day includes art activities, and stories […]
