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The Old Deerfield Historic District, also known as Historic Deerfield, Deerfield Village, or Pocumtuck, is the historic core of Deerfield, Massachusetts in the United States. Today, it serves as an open-air museum, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore the history of the area. The district spans a 1.6 km area along the road known as 'The Street', which has been a National Historic Landmark since 1960 and has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places since 1966.

Fully Restored Houses Open to the Public

Nearly two dozen of the fully restored houses in Historic Deerfield are open to the public. Visitors can explore these buildings and get a sense of what life was like in the 18th century. Each house has been carefully restored to maintain its historical integrity, offering a unique and immersive historical experience.

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#60 History & Anthropology in Massachusetts #44 Historic houses in Massachusetts #2 Open air museums in Massachusetts #53 Open air museums in United States
Historic Deerfield
80 Old Main St
MA 01342 Deerfield
Massachusetts

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Opening hours

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

Buildings are closed for the season, in-person and virtual events scheduled through the winter.

Admission

0 – 12Free
13 – 17US$5.00
Deerfield/South Deerfield ResidentsFree
MembersFree
Normal rateUS$18.00

Facilities

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Location & Map

80 Old Main St, Deerfield

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Exhibitions

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Historic Deerfield Reviews

Historic Deerfield has 2 ratings.

  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    Historic Deerfield offers visitors an immersive experience into 18th and 19th-century New England life. This open-air museum comprises well-preserved houses and buildings, showcasing authentic period furnishings and artifacts. Visitors appreciate the knowledgeable guides who provide insightful tours, bringing the history of the area to life. The museum's attention to detail in maintaining the historic structures and gardens is often praised. However, some visitors note that the experience can be a bit overwhelming due to the amount of information presented, and a few mention that the admission price is somewhat high. The museum's focus on early American history may not appeal to all visitors, especially those looking for more interactive or modern exhibits. Despite these minor drawbacks, most reviewers find Historic Deerfield to be an educational and worthwhile destination for history enthusiasts and those interested in colonial American life.

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    Henry • 13 Jun 2025

    Probably the best researched historic site I've been to (and I've been to most of the well-known sites). Originally, this country had many styles and traditions that were region-specific. This historic site incredibly encapsulates those of the CT River Valley, in western MA. This is a unique place to visit. They have invested an immense amount of research to create the site, as well as train their docents. It's interspersed in a real town, so that does require more walking and planning for the visitor. It takes a lot of resources to provide this gem to the public, and due to its being on a real Main St, and being underappreciated (so, under-visited), the visitor is suggested to do a little research before making the trip to visit.

    Visited on 12 Jun 2025

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