Historic Deerfield
Historic Deerfield is a museum dedicated to the heritage and preservation of Deerfield, Massachusetts, and history of the Connecticut River Valley. Its history begins in 1952. A drive of 20 mi reaches Quabbin Reservoir.
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A museum inside Deerfield
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 15°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Deerfield
Historic Deerfield is inside Deerfield, which has 6 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Boston
Boston is about 82 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug and Sep
May, June, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 71–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1952
Historic Deerfield dates from 1952. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Historic Deerfield
Historic Deerfield is a museum dedicated to the heritage and preservation of Deerfield, Massachusetts, and history of the Connecticut River Valley. Its historic houses, museums, and programs provide visitors with an understanding of New England's historic villages and countryside. It is located in the village of Old Deerfield which has been designated a National Historic Landmark District (as the Old Deerfield Historic District), and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum also hosts the Dublin Seminar for New England Folklife.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1952
- Wikipedia readers
- 3.3K a year
Lodging near Historic Deerfield
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Deerfield (6) and Greenfield (8).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Historic Deerfield | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deerfield | in town | — | 6 2 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 5,147 | $415K | B |
| Greenfield | 5 mi north | 5 min | 8 4 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds | 17,691 | $263K | C− |
| Amherst Town | 14 mi south | 20 min | 12 4 hotels · 8 inns & B&Bs | 40,920 | $485K | A− |
| Whately | 8 mi south | 10 min | 5 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds | 1,622 | $432K | A− |
| Hadley | 13 mi south | 20 min | 9 8 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 5,213 | $511K | D |
| Charlemont | 14 mi northwest | 20 min | 10 3 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 1,163 | $306K | — |
| Northampton | 16 mi south | 25 min | 11 7 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 31,047 | $430K | C |
| Shelburne | 6 mi northwest | 10 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 1,868 | $405K | A− |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Historic Deerfield
Every place here is under 65 miles away.
Big draw52 mi LakeLake Chaubunagungamaug
30 mi National Historic SiteSpringfield Armory National Historic Site14K visitors a year
120 mi LakeQuabbin Reservoir
229 mi MountainMount Greylock
33 mi MountainMount Monadnock
35 mi Theme parkSix Flags New England
65 mi LakeWalden Pond
54 mi Stadium & arenaPeoplesBank ArenaPhoto credits
Lake Chaubunagungamaug: Bree from Worcester, MA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Springfield Armory National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · Quabbin Reservoir: engineerchange, CC BY 2.0 · Mount Greylock: Jstergis, CC BY 3.0 · Mount Monadnock: Jonwmcinenrey, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Six Flags New England: Canadaolympic989, Public domain · Walden Pond: Victorgrigas, CC BY-SA 3.0 · PeoplesBank Arena: PeoplesBank Arena, CC BY 2.5
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Questions about Historic Deerfield
Is Historic Deerfield in Deerfield?
Yes. It’s inside Deerfield, MA.
When is the best time to visit Historic Deerfield?
May, June, August and September, with highs of 71–83°.
How far is Historic Deerfield from Boston?
About 82 miles east of Boston, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Historic Deerfield?
Worcester Regional (ORH), about 42 miles away. The nearest big hub is Bradley (BDL), about 42 miles.
Where should I stay near Historic Deerfield?
Greenfield (5 mi, 8 places to stay), Deerfield (in town, 6 places to stay) and Amherst Town (14 mi, 12 places to stay).
From people who live in Deerfield
There are no tips yet, so start one in Deerfield’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.