Historic Deerfield

Historic Deerfield A mile-long museum of history, art, and architecture in one of New England's best-preserved villages.
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Historic Deerfield is a museum of early American life situated in an authentic 18th-century New England village in the Connecticut River Valley of Massachusetts. Its historic houses and world-famous collection of early American decorative arts open doors to new perspectives that inspire people to seek a deeper understanding of themselves, their communities, and the world.

Maker Spotlight: Dane M. Donato, Broom Maker!With deep roots in the Connecticut River Valley, broom making is a craft th...
08/28/2026

Maker Spotlight: Dane M. Donato, Broom Maker!

With deep roots in the Connecticut River Valley, broom making is a craft that connects history, artistry, and function. Dane brings that tradition to life through his handcrafted brooms, incorporating woodworking, weaving, dyeing, knotwork, and other skills into each unique piece.

You may also know Dane as a Historic Deerfield guide and member of our Hearth Cooking team. We’re proud to feature his beautiful work in the Museum Store.

Check out Dane’s work and discover creations from other talented makers in the Museum Store.

Spend a day painting and finding inspiration at Historic Deerfield during our Plein Air Watercolor Workshop with artist ...
08/26/2026

Spend a day painting and finding inspiration at Historic Deerfield during our Plein Air Watercolor Workshop with artist Ned Reade on September 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Designed for beginners, the workshop will cover basic watercolor instruction and composition before heading outside to choose a spot and paint among the beautiful grounds of Historic Deerfield.

Registration is $150 per person, or $125 for members. A materials list will be provided to registrants. Recommended for ages 16 and up, advance registration is required.

Join us for a creative and inspiring day of watercolor, fresh air, and the beauty of Historic Deerfield.

Paintings by Ned Reade Artist

Join us for Roofs, Rafters, & Restoration: Preservation Updates at the Sheldon House on Wednesday, September 16 from 5:3...
08/25/2026

Join us for Roofs, Rafters, & Restoration: Preservation Updates at the Sheldon House on Wednesday, September 16 from 5:30–6:30 p.m.

This event is “on the house!” In partnership with Preservation Massachusetts, we invite you to join us for a special, free presentation about the Sheldon House and our recent preservation projects there. The program will be held outside the house and will include an introduction to the building’s history and evolution, comments on the importance of historic roofs to preservation efforts, and an overview of recent preservation projects—including a new cedar shingle roof for the entire house, as well as new rafters, shingles, and siding on the Sheldon Shed.

The Sheldon House will be open for self-guided tours between 4:30–5:30 p.m., prior to the start of the program. No museum ticket is required to attend the presentation or pre-program tour, but space is limited and (free) advance registration is required.

Register at the link below. ⬇️

General admission tickets to tour Historic Deerfield’s museum buildings (during the museum’s regular hours of 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) can be obtained at the Visitor’s Center or the Flynt Center. Historic Deerfield is grateful for the support of Preservation Massachusetts, who provided partial funding for the Sheldon roof replacement project.

Architecture at Deerfield

Historic Deerfield members get early access to Ghosts of The Revolution (formerly called Ghost Walks) tickets! The mem...
08/24/2026

Historic Deerfield members get early access to Ghosts of The Revolution (formerly called Ghost Walks) tickets! The member presale period runs TODAY through Friday (August 24-28). Public ticket sales begin on Saturday, August 29. Want to become a member today? Learn more below. ⬇️

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Ghosts of the Revolution
Dates: October 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24
Time: Event starts at 6:30 p.m. Tours depart every half hour starting at 7 p.m. until 9 p.m.

Advance Tickets Required: $30/$25 members; $10 youth aged 17 and under. (Recommend for ages 12 and up.)

Have you ever wanted to talk to the ghost of a Tory tavern keeper? Or have a conversation with two friends who were on different sides during the Revolution? This October, Hall Tavern will be filled with ghosts of the Revolution, and we invite you to come and meet them—at the bar, in the parlor, and by the fire in the kitchen. Enjoy hot mulled cider, hear ghost stories, and follow your guide outside into the darkness to meet ghosts from the Stebbins and Williams families.

Short guided walks begin at 7 p.m. and depart every half hour until 9 p.m. (The program ends at 9:30 p.m.) When you register, you will choose a walk time (7, 7:30, 8, 8:30, or 9), but you’re welcome to enjoy the activities in the tavern any time before or after your walk. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

More from August Adventures, happening now! Thanks to the Highland Street Foundation for providing this day of free acce...
08/19/2026

More from August Adventures, happening now! Thanks to the Highland Street Foundation for providing this day of free access to Historic Deerfield. Come and see us; we're open until 4:30! And be sure to check out the rest of the August Adventures calendar, with free admission to 12 more cultural institutions across Massachusetts! (Link in comments.)

Free admission is in effect all day today (August 19)! Be sure to stop in at our museum store while you're here. They ar...
08/19/2026

Free admission is in effect all day today (August 19)! Be sure to stop in at our museum store while you're here. They are well stocked with beautiful, useful, artful, historic, and delicious things!

See you today for an August Adventure at Historic Deerfield!Visitors are invited to experience one of New England’s most...
08/19/2026

See you today for an August Adventure at Historic Deerfield!

Visitors are invited to experience one of New England’s most significant historic destinations FREE of charge as Historic Deerfield participates in August Adventures on Wednesday, August 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No advance tickets required.

Spend the day exploring the historic village, discovering the stories and places that make Historic Deerfield so special, and enjoying all there is to see and do throughout the day. Bring the family, invite a friend, and come make the most of a summer day in Deerfield!

And just like that, the curtains have closed and we’ve taken our final bow. 🎭What a run it has been! From the first scen...
08/18/2026

And just like that, the curtains have closed and we’ve taken our final bow. 🎭

What a run it has been! From the first scene to the final moment, A Stake in the Ground: 1774 brought history to life in the very places where these stories unfolded. To everyone who joined us, shared in the experience, supported the artists, and helped make this summer of immersive theater so thrilling and meaningful, thank you. We are grateful for the incredible audiences that made every performance special.

This National Family Day, we're thinking about the families whose stories live on through Historic Deerfield's collectio...
08/17/2026

This National Family Day, we're thinking about the families whose stories live on through Historic Deerfield's collections and architecture and the families making their own plans for the future.
Our partner FreeWill makes it free and easy to create or update your will in about 20 minutes—and if you'd like, you can include a gift to the causes your family cares about, including Historic Deerfield.

Start here: https://partner.freewill.com/historicdeerfield?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=202608_historicdeerfield_mawm_cc

Address

80 Old Main Street
Deerfield, MA
01342

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(413) 775-7214

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