| The Pocumtuck Valley
Memorial Association is a grass roots organization dependent on
the support of its community. Your generous gift of any
size makes a difference. |
| P.V.M.A., founded
in 1870 began as a cultural pioneer and continues to create exciting
cultural opportunities for our region. We offer extensive
programming for all ages, a Children's museum, lecture series,
a research library, publications, theatre, web-based digitized
collection access, traveling exhibits and education programs for
teachers, students and the public. Learn more about this
vibrant organization and be a part of the cultural revolution
that is taking place right now in Old Deerfield |
Please
Make a Donation Today! |
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If you would like
to make periodic payments to spread your donation out over the
year please contact us at 413-774-7476 ext. 10
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Here
are some of our many programs your donation will support. |
| CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS:
Old Deerfield Children's Museum &
Family Program at the Indian House Memorial. Hands-on activities
on themes including Native Americans, textiles, toys & games,
gardens, & “women’s work.” For more
information go to Children’s
Museum
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| TEACHERS’
CENTER: Offering professional development
programs & resources to support the teaching of American
History using our award winning web sites.
www.americancenturies.mass.edu/
www.1704.deerfield.history.museum/
http://deerfield.history.museum/tc/
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| LIBRARY:
The collections of PVMA Library represent the life and thought
of Deerfield and surrounding areas from the close of the 17th
century to the 20th. Manuscript letters, diaries, and account
books constitute a unique social, cultural., and economic record.
The library's books, many of which were owned locally, include
titles on local history, travel, theology, literature, biography,
agriculture, and domestic economy. |
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| FESTIVALS:
13th Annual Eastern European Festival Celebration
of Polish, Ukrainian and other Eastern European cultures with
ethnic food, dancing, music, books & crafts. October 1. |
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| THEATRE:
Women In Arms by M.E. Burke Kennedy, original
music by Rosemary Caine. Tells the story through word, song, movement
of great women of Irish mythology. July 20-23 & 28-30 in Reid
Theatre at Deerfield Academy. Tx: 413.774.7476, ext. 10 |
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| PUBLISHING:
The Allen Sisters: Pictorial Photographers
1885-1920 presents the exquisite photographs of Frances and Mary
Allen once considered “the foremost women photographers
in America.” For a complete selection of our titles go to
our Publications
page |
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ART:
Memorial Hall Museum
opens for the season May 1 - Oct. 31, 11-5 daily: Exhibits of
fine art, antiques, decorative
arts, Native American artifacts and history. |
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CRAFT FAIRS:
The Old Deerfield Summer Craft Fair is held on the lawn of Memorial
Hall on June 24 and 25.
And the Fall Craft Fair takes place on September 23 and 24.
http://www.deerfield-craft.org/ |
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EXHIBITIONS:
Memorial to enslaved African-
Americans of Deerfield and an exhibit of Eastern European Farmers:
George Bluh Photographs will be installed in May 2006. See
our Exhibitions
page. |
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| OLD TOWN HALL:
The Acropolis Project is a Save America’s
Treasures Project. This campus of buildings is being restored
to be home for theatre, music, children and teachers’ programs,
and The Museum of American Democracy. |
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| You can
support our many programs in two ways.
Make a Donation
or
Become
a Member
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