2013
Indian House Open until October 6
Open 11:00 am–4:30 pm
Tuesday–Sunday in August
Weekends only September 1–October 6
The “Indian House” was built in 1929 as a replica of the famous 1699 Ensign John Sheldon House. Located at 107 Main Street, the house is a few doors north of the Deerfield Inn, on the same side of the street.
Admission is a choice on the Memorial Hall Single Building ticket. All others: $6 for adults; $3 for students (ages 13-18); children 12 and under are free. The door is kept locked, please ring bell for admission.
September 21–October 14
Robert Strong Woodward SPECIAL EXHIBIT
Memorial Hall Museum
There will be a special exhibition of paintings by New England artist Robert Strong Woodward (1885–1957) at Memorial Hall Museum, presented by the Friends of Robert Strong Woodward. Museum admission grants access to both the exhibition and the museum’s collections. Come to the Old Deerfield Craft Fair on September 21st or 22nd—admission to the museum and this exhibit are included!
Thursday, October 17, 7 pm
Poetry to the Earth: The Arts and Crafts Movement in Deerfield
Memorial Hall Museum Music Room
Lecture and book signing by Suzanne Flynt
Exhibit Preview 6:30-7 pm
Saturday, October 19 & Sunday, October 20
ARCHAEOLOGY DAYS IN DEERFIELD
October is Massachusetts Archaeology Month. To celebrate there will be several events happening in Deerfield on Saturday, October 19th, which are FREE and open to the public.
Saturday, October 19
10:00 am–11:30 am Archaeological Tour of Deerfield Village led by Dr. Robert Paynter, Department of Anthropology, University of Anthropology. Location: Tour starts at the Visitor Center at Hall Tavern at Historic Deerfield, 80A Old Main Street.
11:30 am–12:30 pm Guided Tour of the Old Burying Ground Meet Claire Carlson, Education Program Coordinator at Historic Deerfield, at the Old Burying Ground. Location: At the end of Albany Road.
11:00 am–4:00 pm Interactive Mock Dig for Children Location: The Indian House Memorial Children’s Museum, 117 Main Street. This free interactive archaeology dig for children will be led by archaeologist Aaron Miller and members of the Sanford Tavern Archaeology Excavation and Education Project. Co-sponsored by the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association and the Western Mass Chapter of the Massachusetts Archaeological Society.
11:00 am–4:00 pm The Sanford Tavern Site and the Taylor’s Fort Site Location: The Visitor Center at Hall Tavern at Historic Deerfield, 80A Old Main Street. Come see artifacts and learn about these two important historic sites from Western Mass!
Saturday, October 20
2:00 pm The Pocumtuck Fort Site: An Illustrated Slide Lecture by Dr. Elizabeth Chilton, the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and Dr. Siobhan Hart, Binghampton University. Location: The Visitor Center at Hall Tavern at Historic Deerfield, 80A Old Main Street.
For more information contact Claire Carlson, Board Member, WMCMAS; at 413-775-7217; ccarlson@historic-deerfield.org.
These archaeology events are hosted by: Western Massachusetts Chapter of the Massachusetts Archaeological Society (WMCMAS); Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association; University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and Historic Deerfield.
Saturday September 28
Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live!
FREE museum admission!
Memorial Hall Museum and Indian House Memorial Children’s Museum will once again participate in Museum Day Live!, an annual event hosted by Smithsonian Magazine. This is a great day to introduce friends to Deerfield. To learn more about Museum Day Live! or to download a free admission ticket, click here (you’ll see “download ticket” on the right).
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Old Deerfield Sunday Afternoon Concert Series 2013
August 4th
Beth Welty, Violin
Carol Hutter, Viola
August 11th
Celebrating Music from Many Lands and Cultures
Akal Dev Sharonne,Flute
Timothy Rogers, Piano
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August 18th
The Valtchev-Tchekoratova Duo
Gregory Valtchev, Violin
Lora Techekoratova, Piano
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August 25th
“The Lucy Terry Prince Concert”
Irwin Reese, Tenor
Julia Bady, Piano
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July 7th
Lisa Woods, Mezzo-Soprano
Teri LaFleur, Soprano
Clifton “Jerry” Noble, Jr., Accompanist
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July 14th
Ken Forfia, Piano
July 21st
The Pioneer Consort
Chris Devine, Violin
Michael Nix, Banjar
Greg Snedeker, Cello
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July 28th -No Concert
June 30th
The Deerfield Trio
Anthony Berner, Violin
Mark Fraser, Cello
Sooka Wang, Piano
June 2013
May 18–June 23
Memorial Hall Museum, Special Guest Exhibit
Follow the Thread: America’s Jewish Immigrants and the Birth of the Garment Industry, a multimedia print exhibit created by Jacqueline Cooper.
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May 2013
Follow the Thread Vintage Fashion Show
Free at Frontier Regional High School auditorium, 113 North Main Street, S. Deerfield. If you like, visit the exhibit at Memorial Hall Museum first.
Daily through the end of May10:00 am–4:00 pm
Great Falls Discovery Center Exhibit
Make What You Can of It Student Art Exhibit Our 5th annual family-friendly art & history BIG READ-inspired exhibit at the Great Hall at the Great Falls Discovery Center in Turners Falls. This year’s exhibit looks at quilts and quiltmaking related to the themes of Their Eyes Were Watching God. The Great Hall is a multi-purpose space used by many community groups, so you may want to call to be sure there is not a public event scheduled the day you want to visit.
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April 2013
Monday, April 22, 9:00 pm
Big Read Movie Night at the Rendezvous – Join us to for Oprah Winfrey’s production of Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God. At our keynote event, Lucy Anne Hurston, neice of Zora Neale Hurston, had some strong opinions about the movie. Come watch and share your opinion! Come early for “dinner and a movie” or join us at 9 pm.
Book discussions: Please let us know if you would like to host a book discussion or if your book group would like materials to support a discussion. Call Tilton Library in South Deerfield to find out the time and location of their May 16th book discussion.
Saturday, April 6
Opening reception for our 5th annual family-friendly art & history BIG READ-inspired exhibit at the Great Hall at the Great Falls Discovery Center in Turners Falls. This year’s exhibit will look at quilts and quiltmaking related to the themes of Their Eyes Were Watching God; 1:00 pm–3:00 pm.
Ongoing: Fridays & Saturdays, April 12-May 17; and daily through the end of May
The exhibit at the Discovery Center will be open Fridays and Saturdays through May 18; then daily through the end of May. The Great Hall is a multi-purpose space used by many community groups, so you may want to call to be sure there is not a public event scheduled the day you want to visit. Open 10:00 am–4:00 pm.
March 2013
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Saturday, March 23
The BIG READ will be at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art as part of a program for teachers, librarians and other educators, “From Creative Process to curriculum Connections: Children’s Books in the Classroom; 10:00 am–3:30 pm.
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Wednesday, March 27: Keynote events
Lucy Anne Hurston, the niece of Zora Neale Hurston, and author of Speak, So You Can Speak Again: The Life of Zora Neale Hurston, will speak at Greenfield Community College’s Stinchfield Lecture Hall at 12 noon. Later, PVMA and GCC will host a Reception & Conversation with Lucy Anne Hurston at the Arts Block in Greenfield. Moonlight Davis, Morning Star and friends will be performing jazz, swing, blues, and gospel; light fare; and cash bar from 5:30–7:30 pm. Both events are free and open to the public. Special thanks to Greenfield Community College for co-sponsoring these events.
