Deerfield Attractions

The Indian House Memorial is home to hands-on exhibits for children. During the summer months, children can experience history through planned activities while learning about Native Americans, textiles, toys and games, herbs and gardens, and "Women's Work."

Founded in 1870, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association operates the Memorial Hall Museum and the Indian House Memorial in Old Deerfield. The original collection of artifacts on display was first assembled in 1880 by antiquarian George Sheldon. Highlights of Memorial Hall Museum include furnishings, paintings, textiles and Indian artifacts.

Founded in 1880 in the former premises of the Deerfield Academy, the Memorial Hall Museum is devoted to the memory of the Pocumtuck Indians and the early settlers of Deerfield. It contains antiquarian George Sheldon's collection of furnishings, paintings, textiles and Colonial, American Indian and military artifacts.

Old Deerfield is the site of several craft fairs during April, June, September and November. Exhibitors are selected to showcase their wares based on the quality of their work. Items of note at the Old Deerfield Craft Fair include wood carvings, dried flower arrangements, decoys, tinware, quilts, baskets, jewelry, pottery, dolls and teddy bears. The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association organizes the fairs and proceeds from the fair go to educational and non-profit organizations.