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The Flynt Center and our historic houses are closed until May 1, 2024.

Demonstrations

Unless otherwise noted, all programs are included with general admission to the museum.

May 4, 2024 - 9 AM - May 4, 2024 - 4 PM

Stoneware Pottery Demonstration by Mark Shapiro

Mark Shapiro has done extensive research on Thomas W. Commeraw, a free Black potter of early New York. Shapiro will be demonstrating some of Commeraw’s decorative techniques. This event is […]

May 4, 2024 - 9 AM - May 4, 2024 - 4 PM

Powder Horn Carving Demonstration by Laurie McCarthy

Laurie McCarthy is an artist and reenactor. She will demonstrate powder horn carving and incorporate a design from a horn attributed to John Bush, an African American carver from Shrewsbury, […]

May 4, 2024 - 9 AM - May 4, 2024 - 4 PM

Wilson Printing Office with Printer-in-Residence Martin Antonetti

Several printed pieces will be on display in the exhibition and Martin Antonetti will demonstrate printing. Visitors will be able to take away and complete their own printed pamphlet. This […]

May 11, 2024 - 9 AM - May 25, 2024 - 4 PM

Measure and Mix: Reading Old Recipes 

May 11 and 25 in the Hall Tavern Kitchen from 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Old cookbooks vary in the kind of information and instruction given to create a satisfying […]

June 1, 2024 - 9 AM - June 1, 2024 - 4 PM

Silversmithing with Steve Smithers

Join Steve Smithers for a Historic Trade Demonstration of Silversmithing on June 1.

June 8, 2024 - 9 AM - June 8, 2024 - 4 PM

Dressmaking with Linda Oakley and Shoemaking with Peter Oakley

Visit Historic Deerfield on June 8 for two Historic Trade Demonstrations: Dressmaking with Linda Oakley and Shoemaking with Peter Oakley.

June 15, 2024 - 9 AM - June 15, 2024 - 4 PM

Gunsmithing with Richard Colton

Historic Trade Demonstration: Gunsmithing with Richard Colton

June 22, 2024 - 9 AM - June 22, 2024 - 4 PM

Bobbin Lace with Lynne White and Ceramics with Buster White

June 22 Historic Trade Demonstration: Bobbin Lace with Lynne White and Ceramics with Buster White.

June 29, 2024 - 9 AM - June 29, 2024 - 4 PM

Woodworking with Sharon Mehrman

June 29: Join Sharon Mehrman for a Historic Trade Demonstration on Woodworking.