Happy New Yesteryear

Waxing nostalgic lately? Your occasional bouts of wistful remembrance have nothing on those of the Society of the 17th Century, a group of re-enactors who see our past as a thing of the present. This weekend, they bring the Hall Tavern building at Historic Deerfield to life, with an incredible array of period arts, crafts, and trades. Visitors can also enjoy open hearth cooking demonstrations, and make a handmade gift with the help of a museum educator. 

Historic Deerfield — 17th Century Life: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $14 adults; $5 ages 6-17; free for members, Deerfield residents, and ages 6 and under. Historic Deerfield, 84 Old Main St., Deerfield. historic-deerfield.org.

— Hunter Styles