Deerfield 350th

05/27/2024

Join us for the burial of the 350th Time Capsule on the grounds of the former South Deerfield Congregational Church on North Main St. Saturday, June 8 at 11:30 am. What's in the capsule? All sorts of memorabilia from last year's celebration, including news reports, letters that children wrote to themselves to open in 50 years, a signed softball from the Deerfield-Northfield Softball game, buttons, signs, the bells created for Founders Day last year, and more will be buried in a metal box created by local students and protected by a container made and donated by Pelican Products. See the photos for more info. Come and see the capsule lowered and the dedication of the memorial bench. See the photos for more information and to learn how to RSVP for lunch following the event.

05/27/2024

The 350th Anniversary Celebrations will culminate in the burial of the time capsule on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:30 am in front of the 1821 building that used to be the Congregational Church of South Deerfield. What's going into the capsule? Mementos of the 30th - like pho9tos and documents, as well as the signed softball from the Deerfield/Northfield softball game, letters that school children wrote to themselves to open in 50 years, and other memorabilia. Come gather and put a topper on the 350th.

05/08/2024

New from the Deerfield Oral History Project. Listen to the stories of some Deerfield Farmers and Deerfield Agriculture in the 20th century. The Oral History Project is still conducting interviews and will produce some more videos. in the meantime, ENJOY! Inquiries or comments can be sent to [email protected]

Listen to the history of Agriculture in Deerfield over the past century from the folks who lived it. Hear the story of Deerfield Agriculture in the 20th century and beyond from Walter Kownacki, Diane Martin, Stephen and Peter Melnik and Ashley Randle. The Deerfield Oral History Project conducted sev...

02/06/2024

History Flows Like a River - the new Ceramic Mural created by local artist Judith Inglese was welcomed to Deerfield on Dec 30, 2023. The mural is on display at the town office building on Conway Street. Check it out.

Jonathan A. Boschen hosts this special edition of the South County Spotlight, which highlights the Deerfield 350th mural unveiling that took place on Decembe...

02/06/2024

ICYMI. The world famous Joseph A. Ferko String Band (aka Mummers) from Philadelphia, PA came to Deerfield to March in the 350th Anniversary Parade in June 2023 . However, due to the wet weather, they were unable to participate, but offered three performances at the Frontier Gym. Enjoy!

01/15/2024

Local Historian and Archaeologist, Peter Thomas, Ph.D. describes Deerfield's early transportation corridors. The first in a series of mini-talks about various historic subjects. Please let us know if you want more.

Peter Thomas, Ph.D., Historian and Archaeologist, presents glimpses into the history of Deerfield. Previously presented as one of the 350th lectures, Thomas will break down the talk into various topics. This first installment deals with transportation. We hope you enjoy it, and maybe learn a little....

01/09/2024

ICYMI- December 30, 2023, History is a River - original ceramic mural is installed at Deerfield Town Offices. A gift from artist Judith Inglese of Leverett. Thank you FCAT for covering so we can share with the whole town.

Jonathan A. Boschen hosts this special edition of the South County Spotlight, which highlights the Deerfield 350th mural unveiling that took place on Decembe...

12/29/2023

Saturday, December 30, 2023, 1:30, Town offices on Conway Street. End the year with your neighbors, as the Deerfield History Mural is unveiled. Hear the local artist, Judith Inglese, describe her process and explain the significance of the different parts of her hand made, ceramic mural. Followed by a free ice cream social. Sponsored by the Friends of Deerfield and the 350th Anniversary Committee. A perfect ending to our 350th Anniversary year.

12/23/2023

ICYMI- Many thanks to FCAT and the talents of Jonathan Boschen for creating this spotlight on the Historic Church open houses Dec 10

12/23/2023

Mark your calendars for the great presentation of the town history mural. Dec 30 at 1:30 at Town offices on Conway Street.

SOUTH DEERFIELD — As Deerfield’s 350th year comes to an end, there is one final community event scheduled before the calendar flips to 2024.In the theme of celebrating Deerfield’s long history, a new, permanent mural highlighting the town’s eras will...

12/17/2023

Save the Date. See the newly made mural depicting the history of Deerfield. Dec 30, 1:30 pm at the Town Offices on Conway Street. Meet the artist and hear her speak about her philosophy of public art and the process she used to create this ceramic mural.

12/04/2023

A great lecture Sunday by Dr. Kevin McBride on the recent discoveries related to the Great Falls Fight. See the slides here while the lecture is being edited.

It will be a little bit before the video is edited, but for those who couldn't read all the slides, they can be seen here.