Haven’t you ever longed for simpler times? Do you ever picture yourself strolling down cobblestone streets lined with beautiful oak trees, the smell of woodsmoke and the sound of horses filling the air? If so, you need to get yourself over to Historic Deerfield.

This living history museum is actually an entire town of full-scale homes and structures dating back to the 1700s. The town itself was settled in 1669, and the museum aims to bring the history and culture of early New England back to life.

Take a look at what you’ll find at this awesome attraction.

Walk along the 350-year-old street and explore life in the 1700s at your own pace.
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You can take a number of tours with different themes. Learn about the history of the village, take an outdoor walking tour, or even get to know everyday life in historic Deerfield.
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Tours last between 1 and 3 hours, depending on which flavor you select.
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During your visit, you'll learn about the lives of people who actually lived in this area hundreds of years ago.
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Taste life in old New England in the Cooks’ Garden, which is filled with the herbs and vegetables of a typical 18th century kitchen garden.
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Stroll along the Channing Blake Footpath, which will take you through a peaceful meadow and past a working fafrm. You may even bump into some animals on your way.
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Try your hand at open-hearth cooking and whip up some delicious authentic eats.
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There are plenty of amazing activities for kids as well. For example, young explorers can make their own dye from plants they gather in the garden.
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Not to mention their absolutely precious children's events.
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One of the best places for leaf-peeping in town is around the Dwight House, which was built around 1795.
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Seriously, this place is absolutely gorgeous during the autumn months.
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Dwight House is also where you can try your hand at traditional crafts like weaving, ceramics and woodworking.
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If you can't bring yourself to travel back into the present, stay the night at the historic Deerfield Inn.
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We won't blame you if this place has you looking for a zip code in the 18th century.
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