2009 Regular Season: Historic Homes and Exhibits Open Daily
March 28, 2009 through November 29, 2009
9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Adults $12, Youth (6-17) $5, under 6 and members free
The museum houses and exhibitions open daily, seven days a week, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., through November 29, except Thanksgiving Day (November 26).

John Mills Horn.
Horn, pine. Carved at Crown Point New York, Nov. 4, 1760.
The William H. Guthman Collection.

Engraved Powder Horns from the French and Indian War and the American Revolution
2009 Regular Season Hours: Open Daily 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
General Admission: $12 Adult, $5 Youth (ages 6-17), under 6 and members free.
One of the finest assemblages of this indigenous and unique American art form ever displayed. These 75 powder horns at Historic Deerfield offer a wealth of documentary information about the original owners and carvers who created them.

Into the Woods: Crafting Early American Furniture
2009 Regular Season Hours: Open Daily 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
General Admission: Adults $12, Youth (6-17) $5, 6 and under and members free.
Explore a dazzling array of masterworks by famous American cabinetmakers including Duncan Phyfe and Honoré Lannuier, Samuel McIntire, John and Thomas Seymour, and John Townsend. Learn about antique furniture from the inside out, and gain a new understanding of the materials and craftsmanship that went into the creation of these spectacular objects through graphics, before-and-after views of conservation treatments, and innovative “exploded view” display techniques. Into the Woods also features a special changing section, which will debut with a feature on the design and construction of clockcases.

Ebenezer W. Kellogg
Family Register
Watercolors on paper.
Museums Collections Fund, 2009.16

Hadley Sampler: An Anniversary Celebration
August 22, 2009 through January 31, 2010
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily through Nov. 29, 2009, then weekends until January 31, 2010.
Included with General Admission: Adults $12, Youth (6-17) $5, under 6 and members free.
Settled in 1659, the nearby town of Hadley, Massachusetts now celebrates its 350th anniversary. To recognize its important role in the Connecticut River Valley, Historic Deerfield has gathered together more than thirty noteworthy objects in its collection connected to the rich history of Hadley.

Handmade Gifts at Historic Deerfield.
Photo by Historic Deerfield

Handmade Gifts at Historic Deerfield
November 28, 2009 through November 29, 2009
12 Noon-4 p.m.
Included with General Admission: Adults $12, Youth (6-17) $5, under 6 and members free.
Get started on your holiday gift list and exercise your creativity at the same time. Learn to craft some simple, beautiful handmade gifts and wrapping that friends and family will treasure. The gift this year will be a decorative bandbox for keepsakes. These beautifully decorated cardboard boxes were sold in nesting sets, and were used to store fashion accessories in the 19th century.

Season of Thanks at Historic Deerfield
Photo by Historic Deerfield

Season of Thanks at Historic Deerfield
November 28, 2009 through November 28, 2009
11 a.m-4 p.m.
Included with General Admission: Adults $12, Youth (6-17) $5, under 6 and members free.
Members of the Society of the 17th Century offer a taste of what English life was like at the time o Meet reenactors dressed in period clothes as they demonstrate a range of traditional crafts. See the fruits of the fall harvest prepared in an open hearth cooking demonstration. Included with general admission.

Into the Woods: Crafting Early American Furniture
Photo by Historic Deerfield

Highlights Tour of Into the Woods: Crafting Early American Furniture
November 27, 2009 through November 29, 2009
Join an experienced Historic Deerfield guide for a fascinating look at four special objects on displ Tours begin at 3 p.m., and last approximately 20 minutes. Meet at the gallery entrance in the Flynt Center of Early New England Life. Included with general admission.

Historic Deerfield Museum Store
Photo by Historic Deerfield

Annual Holiday Store at the Historic Deerfield Museum Store
November 27, 2009 through December 23, 2009
Save 25% off merchandise and books—perfect for gift giving! Find something unique for everyone on your list, and as always enjoy free gift wrapping. Need to send something long distance? We can help ship your holiday gifts, too (shipping charges extra). *Some restrictions apply.

Please call 413-775-7214 for more information.