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Scarecrows: An Autumn Icon Rich in History!

Used around the world for millenia, scarecrows are without a doubt an icon of the Halloween season. By studying scarecrow history and participating in community celebrations, families can learn about the agricultural necessity of the bird-deterrents and find a seasonal outlet for creativity!

Category: History, Suggested Activity Tags: history of scarecrows, scare crow, scarecrow

11 Autumn Highlights at Historic Deerfield

Visit Historic Deerfield this Fall for Fun Seasonal Activities with Your Family Historic Deerfield is a lovely place to visit any time of the year – but the fall is definitely a most special time. In addition to visiting historic homes and collections, visitors on weekends will enjoy involvement in hands-on activities on a variety of topics. Open Hearth Cooking and Historic Trade demonstrations are featured on Saturdays, Sept-Nov, 2012. Highlights this… Read More