Memorial Hall Museum — Attraction in Deerfield

We were driving through Old Deerfield enjoying a beautiful fall day and saw the Museum was open - with free admission no less. So of course we pulled over to visit and three (3!) hours later we walked out having learned so much about the history of this town. Fascinating collection, welcoming staff, and we liked the way they have rephrased some of the displays to put the raid in context of what was happening at the time. Please note: this rephrasing was done in 2004 on the 300th anniversary of the raid. Kudos, Museum! Unfortunately it's closing soon for the winter so unless you can get there in the next few days (check their website) you'll have to wait til 2021 to enjoy this gem. Five stars and...

Travellers, this museum, located in the original Deerfield academy building, is one of the oldest museums in the country. It was founded in 1880. The museum is filled with early American artifacts of all kinds. There is a room full of cookware, a room of quilts, clothing and shoes, pottery, dolls, and so much more. The dollhouse is amazing as is the shoe collection. The feet were tiny in those days. Most interesting is the front door that bears a tomahawk chop mark from a home that was attacked in the Indian raid on old Deerfield. Wonderful local museum. The staff is very knowledgeable and was able to answer all the questions. A wonderful way to spend the afternoon. Open weekends. Check it out....

This museum was a fantastic place rich in local history/heritage while at the same time contextualizing the past in a way that makes it attainable to modern society. There are artifacts galore as well as several period rooms in which you can be transported back in time with only the use of one's imagination.

Make sure to check out the door on the second floor. You'll know the one. It's halfway between the first and third floor.

The accesability was very good with a dedicated ramp to enter and extremely helpful staff leading the way to and from the elevator.

It is truly a museum one shouldn't miss when...