Historic Deerfield
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosMassachusetts, United States51-200 Employees
Historic Deerfield is a museum devoted to early American life, located in an authentic 18th‑century village in the Connecticut River Valley of Massachusetts. Its historic houses and a well-regarded collection of early American decorative arts provide visitors with new perspectives on the period and invite deeper reflection on individuals, communities, and the world. Recent developments include collaboration with Five Colleges, Inc. to develop an online system, reflecting closer ties with partner campuses and associated art museums. In 2026, the organization announced that President and CEO John Davis will retire in September after five years leading the institution. The museum serves a broad audience, including the public, students, and scholars, through programming and academic outreach.