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Historic Deerfield, Deerfield

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#40 of 158 in Historic Sites in Massachusetts

History Museum Historic Site

Historic Deerfield is a museum dedicated to the heritage and preservation of Deerfield, Massachusetts, and history of the Connecticut River Valley. Its historic houses, museums, and programs provide visitors with an understanding of New England's historic villages and countryside. It is located in the village of Old Deerfield which has been designated a National Historic Landmark District (as the Old Deerfield Historic District), and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum also hosts the Dublin Seminar for New England Folklife.

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Mellowmar

Just had time to drive through the village and stop at the Pocumtuck Memorial Hall Museum, but it was full of fascinating artifacts, from old quilts to dolls to kitchen gadgets to Indian arrowheads. more »
MyBlueSoul

Interesting place to walk round and gives a great sense of how life was like back then. Most is based along the Main Street although it's worth veering off to see some of the things like the old grave... more »
Walter C

Historic Deerfield is a beautiful preserved single main street in one of the oldest colonial towns in the United States. Attacked by a French and Indian party in 1704, with over a hundred colonials ma... more »

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Jim Too

The house tour guides were exceptional. We spent a rainy day here and had a good time.

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Doug Moore

If you're a history buff or teaching your children, this is a must visit place. The area is rich with the history of early settlers and their encounters with the Native Americans. An interesting read before your visit is "The Boy Captive of Old Deerfield" by Mary P. Smith which will make your visit even more meaningful.

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Rick Pereira

Beautiful and mind blowing historical gem. The docents who give tours are very knowledgeable and generous with their time when the village is not busy. Even just an hour or two are enough to get new insights on history.

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Robert Lee

Absolutely beautiful!

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Andrew Coates

Beautiful colonial town.

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