| Historic Deerfield's motto is "New England as | | | | displays over 25,000 objects made or used in |
| you hope to find it!", and it certainly is! | | | | America between 1650 and 1850, are testaments |
| | | | to the Flynt's generosity and dedication. |
| Historic Deerfield's motto is "New England as | | | | |
| you hope to find it!", and it certainly is. | | | | Historic Deerfield provides its visitors with |
| Nestled in western Massachusetts in the | | | | a wide array of shopping choices. Guests can |
| 330-year old village of Deerfield, this | | | | choose from a variety of American crafts, |
| Museum of New England's history and art is | | | | jewelry, and gifts for all occasions. |
| considered a vital historical portrait of | | | | Deerfield's bookstore features countless |
| rural New England by the National Trust for | | | | titles on a number of subjects, such as art, |
| Historic Preservation. | | | | history, craft, and architecture. |
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| All of Deerfield's museums and galleries are | | | | The children's book section has books for |
| located within The Old Deerfield National | | | | young readers of all ages. The Museum Store |
| Historic Landmark, more than a 1,000 acres of | | | | and Bookshop also carry gifts for all |
| scenic views and fecund land that has been | | | | occasions, museum reproductions and a broad |
| farmed for centuries | | | | selection of books about early America and |
| | | | the decorative arts (the bookstore is open |
| Historic Deerfield's many attractions can be | | | | Daily, year round, 9:30-4:30 except |
| viewed via both guided and self-guided tours | | | | Thanksgiving, Dec. 24 and 25). |
| Deerfield's heart is the mile-long | | | | |
| thoroughfare simply called "The Street." The | | | | Guests to Historic Deerfield are encouraged |
| Museum is centered on 12 houses dating to the | | | | to stay the night. Lodging is a dream come |
| 18th and 19th centuries and 3 exhibition | | | | true thanks to the classic, full-service |
| galleries within the Flynt Center of Early | | | | country inn, which was built in 1884, and is |
| New England Life. | | | | located in the center of the 350-year-old |
| | | | National Historic Landmark village of |
| The town is always abuzz with programs, | | | | Deerfield. The Inn features 23 guest rooms |
| special events, group tours and village | | | | with private baths. |
| walking tours every season of the year. | | | | |
| | | | Breakfast is as good as the bed; the |
| Historic Deerfield's mission is to preserve | | | | Deerfield Inn uses the finest and freshest |
| and interpret the architecture, artifacts and | | | | naturally raised produce in its restaurant. |
| daily life of a prosperous early New England | | | | Breakfast is served daily, and dinner |
| town. The homes and artifacts in Deerfield | | | | Thursday to Monday. For a quick bite the |
| are among the best and most comprehensively | | | | casual self-service Terrace Café at |
| preserved historical buildings in the United | | | | Historic Deerfield can't be beat. |
| States. | | | | |
| | | | Admission prices for an All of Deerfield |
| Historic Deerfield was incorporated in 1952. | | | | ticket are $14 for Adults, and $5 for Youths |
| The meticulous preservation of the town is in | | | | (6-21); Single Tour tickets are $7 for |
| large part the work of Mr. and Mrs. Henry | | | | Adults, and $5 for Youths. Admission tickets |
| Flynt, of Greenwich, Connecticut. The museum | | | | are good the day of purchase, and the |
| houses, built between 1730 and 1850, and the | | | | following day. So be there and have all the |
| Flynt Center of Early New England Life, which | | | | excitement. |