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Historic Deerfield Announces Virtual Programming Schedule

for the Winter Season

DEERFIELD, MA – Historic Deerfield is excited to announce its viewing for two weeks
virtual programming schedule for the winter season. The programming after the live event.
includes a three-part presentation on the history of chocolate, a free The four-session
lecture series on American protest and activism, and a museum course museum course, The
on the vernacular architecture of early New England. Vernacular Architecture of
There’s nothing better than chocolate – especially on a cold winter’s Early New England,
evening. Beginning January 6, Winter Evening Entertainment: History of begins March 3. Join
Chocolate in Early New England, a multipart program that explores the Eric Gradoia, Historic
impact of chocolate, first introduced into the colonial American diet in Deerfield’s Director of
the late 17th century. A series of short lectures and interactive question Historic Preservation as he explores the early roots of New England
sessions include information on the introduction of the beverage to domestic architecture and its development through the ensuing cen-
Europe and its social, military, and medicinal uses; the botanical nature turies. The evolution of the dwelling house will be examined with
of the cacao plant; how chocolate was processed and prepared; and respect to changes in architectural trends, advances in construction
what we know about the use of chocolate in Deerfield, MA. All sessions technology, and the role social customs played in the design and
are approximately 45 minutes long with an opportunity for questions arrangement of one’s home. This museum course will focus on
and answers at the end. Free for Historic Deerfield members. Non- vernacular architecture – common buildings, purpose-built, that
members may participate for $10 per session or $25 for the entire employ local building traditions and materials in their construction.
program. Registration is required and the program will be presented Each session will cover a distinct period of architecture, starting with
live via Zoom webinar. Webinars will be recorded and available to 17th century “First Period” buildings and ending in the mid-19th
registrants for additional viewing for two weeks after the live event. century with Picturesque architecture. Whether you’re interested in
Starting January 24, Historic Deerfield’s free winter lecture series architecture, a practicing tradesperson, professional in an allied
returns with Speaking Up: Histories of American Protest and Activism. discipline, or simply curious about early buildings, this introductory
Protest and dissent are an integral part of American political and cul- course will change the way you look and think about the built
tural identity. Join us this winter for three virtual webinars devoted to environment that surrounds you. This program will be presented live
exploring vibrant, lesser-known histories of American activism includ- via Zoom webinar. Recordings will be available to registrants for
ing the radical abolition movement of the 19th century, how women of further viewing for a period of two weeks after each session. The cost
color transformed the women’s suffrage movement, and the raucous for the course is $110 for members, $125 for non-members, and $145
electoral politics of the post-Civil War era. Free, and registration is for new members (registration includes discounted individual member-
required. The lecture series will be presented live via Zoom webinar. ship to the museum).
Webinars will be recorded and available to registrants for additional For course schedules and to register, visit historic-deerfield.org

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