Greenfield, MA Tourist Attractions
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Greenfield is a small agricultural town at the eastern end of the Mohawk Trail.
Surroundings
Deerfield
Deerfield is an historic agricultural town with roots going back to 1673, when it was first incorporated. It was the earliest community settled in Franklin County. Deerfield is known for its impressive collection of well-preserved Colonial and Federal period homes. It is home to three private preparatory schools, the Deerfield Academy, the Eaglebrook School and the Bement School.
Historic Deerfield
Historic Deerfield consists of 14 houses and the Flynt Center of Early New England Life in this restored historical section of the town. Among them are the 1730 Ashley House, the 1824 Federal Wright House with its collection of Chippendale furniture and the Asa Stebbins House, which contains a unique arched doorway and notable collection of wall coverings. Historic Deerfield began as a restoration project of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Flynt from Greenwich, Connecticut. After enrolling their son in the historic Deerfield Academy (est. 1797) in 1936, they began to purchase and restore the aging buildings to preserve a piece of New England history.
Old Deerfield Craft Fairs
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.
Memorial Hall Museum
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.
Indian House Memorial
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."
Memorial Hall Museum
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.
Historical Society Museum, Bernardston, Massachusetts
The Bernardston Historical Museum is housed in the former Powers Institute. The collection includes memorabilia from the institute as well as farm and household items, textiles and a Lumen Nelson collection of small animals and birds.
Orange, Massachusetts
Orange was home to the first automobile factory in the United States. The town is still an important industrial center in the area producing heavy equipment, plastic and wood products.
Yankee Candle Company, South Deerfield, Massachusetts
The Yankee Candle complex consists of a candle store, factory, and museum, as well as a Bavarian Christmas Village. It offers numerous displays and an opportunity for visitors to dip their own candles.
