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Congratulations to Michael Winningham!  

May 1, 7, 21, 28

Architectural Walking Tours

10:30 a.m., Hall Tavern Visitor Center

In recognition of National Preservation Month, Historic Deerfield will offer new architectural walking tours led by experienced Guides focused on building exteriors along our mile-long street that retains aspects of the built environment spanning the last 300 years.  This unique authenticity extends to the fact that well over 90% of the town's historic buildings are still located on their original sites, which is an integral part of the museum experience.  Visitors will learn about architectural styles, and gain a greater understanding of our regional architectural heritage.  Included with general admission.

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May 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 * Family Activities

A Stitch in Time Saves Nine

12-4:30 p.m., drop in anytime

Thrifty New Englanders kept their clothing in good repair and extended its longevity by patching and mending.  Women kept supplies of patches and sewing thread readily available.  Sailors on long sea voyages and soldiers on military campaigns learned to sew in order to repair clothing, sails and tents. Even though mending may have fallen out of favor in today's busy world, you can join us to learn about the satisfying feeling of using a needle and thread to repair something that might otherwise have been discarded. To help you with your mending, you can make a small personal sewing kit, called "A Housewife" to take with you.  Included with general admission.

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May 8  *  Mother's Day

Free Admission for Mothers & Grandmothers at Historic Deerfield

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Mother's Day Brunch at Champney's Restaurant & Tavern at the Deerfield Inn

We know you tell your mom you love her all the time, but take her out for a beautiful brunch on her designated day to show how much you care. Call 413-774-5587 or book on-line now.

"Exquisite Selections": An Exploration of 18th- and 19th-century Quilts at Historic Deerfield

9:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m., White Church Community Center

This one-day forum explores the creation, history, interpretation and care of whole cloth and pieced quilts.  Join Linda Eaton, Director of Collections and Senior Curator of Textiles at the Winterthur Museum, and Historic Deerfield staff for an insightful look into this decorative, practical and symbolic form of needlework.  This day-long event will feature examples from Historic Deerfield's own outstanding collection.  Participants will also have the opportunity to view quilts in the historic setting of the Wells-Thorn House.  Eaton will sign copies of her recent book, Quilts in a Material World: Selections from the Winterthur Collection. Registration is $105 ($95 for members).   For more information or to register for this event, please call (413) 775-7179 or e-mail events@historic-deerfield.org.

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