Deerfield NH Historical Society

05/13/2026

The Deerfield Historical Society Museum opened its doors for a second season starting off with a bustling opening day that saw a steady stream of eager visitors. Enthusiastic volunteers Doris Alexander and Heather Fernald greeted families and guests. The DHS Museum is quickly becoming a beloved cultural community cornerstone. Visit us on a upcoming Saturday morning

Photo: Heather Fernald with 2026 season’s first guests Lucy and Robert Cartabora.

05/12/2026

Sounds like a great presentation

05/05/2026

First peak, a wedding quilt was donated to the Museum ! This quilt originated in Deerfield for a wedding present in the 1850's. Each block was signed by a friend. Stay tuned for updates on this valued donation.

04/27/2026

Our museum is open for the 2026 season Saturdays from 10am-2pm! Tours available for request.

04/25/2026

April 18th, DHS volunteers cleaned our museum in preparation of the May 2nd opening. Leslie, Helen, Peter, Dorise, Priscilla, Ingrid and Bonnie donated over 45 volunteer hours towards this project. Thank you.

04/16/2026

Thanks to all who participated in this project. Next step? Election of officers in June.

04/14/2026

Join us for Spring Cleaning on Saturday April 18th from 8-12. Email [email protected] if you can help us out.

02/23/2026

The Deerfield Historical Society has a fun and full season ahead — and we can’t wait to share it with you!

Mark your calendars:

📍 March 26 – Members Meeting, 6:00 PM, Town Hall

🎲 March 26–29 & April 1 – Charitable Giving at Aces & Eights Casino

📍 April 23 – Members Meeting, 6:00 PM, Town Hall

🏛 May 2 – Museum Opening Day, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

⚾ June 5 – Rockingham County Night with the New Hampshire Fisher Cats

📍 June 25 – Annual Members Meeting, 6:00 PM, Town Hall

🌸 June 27 – Heritage in Bloom: A Garden Tour, 3:00–7:00 PM

Our museum will be open Saturdays from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, May through November. We look forward to welcoming visitors, sharing local stories, and celebrating the rich history of Deerfield all season long.

It’s shaping up to be a wonderful year of history, community, and connection. We hope to see you often!

02/15/2026

Maple season will be here soon!

Join us Saturday, February 28, for Lecture: Maple Sugaring in New England with UNH Extension Forester Steven Roberge.

From steel buckets and oxen-drawn wagons to the advanced technology used today, maple syrup production has changed considerably over time. But one thing has remained constant— maple trees and their sweet sap. Join Steven Roberge, University of New Hampshire’s State Extension Forester, to learn about the history, production, and biology of maple sugaring.

Admission is free for New Hampshire Historical Society members, $10 for nonmembers. No registration required.

02/10/2026

✨ Step right up, ladies and gentlemen! ✨

The Deerfield Historical Society is hitting the big time—we’ve been chosen to participate in Charitable Gaming this spring! Think bright lights, ringing bells, and that unmistakable ding-ding-ding of Lady Luck smiling your way.

Mark your calendars and try your luck at Aces & Eights Casino, where the machines are humming and the excitement is high. Every spin helps support Deerfield history—now that’s a payoff worth pulling the lever for.

And hold onto your hats, folks…
A Harley Davidson motorcycle is up for grabs! One lucky spin could have you riding off like a true Vegas headliner.

Big lights. Big fun. A mighty good cause.
So polish up your lucky penny and join us—because this spring, history is playing the machines and hitting the jackpot!

02/09/2026

https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-02-09/the-new-hampshire-history-behind-new-film-the-testament-of-ann-lee

The film follows the Shaker religious leader’s rise in England in the 1700s and her travels to America. Once here, the Shakers established several villages across the Northeast, including in Canterbury, New Hampshire.