Special All-Day Event: Graveyards and Gravestones
October 24, 2026, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Historic Deerfield 80 Old Main Street Deerfield, MA 01342
Immerse yourself in the lore and legends of old graveyards this fall as you learn about gravestone carving, tour the Old Burying Ground, and hear a special talk about Gravestones and Epitaphs! Locations and times listed below.
Events:
Gravestone Carving Demonstration with Karin Sprague
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hall Tavern.
John Hanson—Gravestones and Epitaphs in Deerfield’s Oldest Burying Ground
11 a.m. lecture in the Visitor Center at Hall Tavern followed by a visit to the Old Burying Ground at 12 p.m. with John Hanson.
Guided Tours of the Old Burying Ground on Albany Road
Tours at 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. Join a Guide at the Old Burying Ground for a 45-minute tour of Deerfield’s colonial-era graveyard. Note: Meet the Guide at the Old Burying Ground.
All events included with general admission.