Historic Trade Demonstrations: Sweeping In! Broom Making is Back!
Come and learn about the fascinating history of Connecticut River Valley Brooms. See our 1840s era broom machine and watch a guide make a broom. Learn how the process of broom making changed over time and how the Connecticut River Valley became the broom-making capital of the US in the early nineteenth century.
Thank you to the Americana Corner and the Early American Industries Association for making this program possible
Historic Trade Demonstrations: Sweepi...
Date and Time
Saturday Oct 17, 2026
12:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT
Location
Historic Deerfield
80 Old Main Street, Deerfield
Fees/Admission
Tickets are for the entire museum, which includes the broom making demonstrations, walking tours, house tours, and any special events that are happening that day.
Website
Printed courtesy of www.franklincc.org – Contact the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. for more information.
393 Main Street, Ste 1, Greenfield, MA 01301 – (413) 773-5463 – fccc@franklincc.org