Drove down to Amhurst to see Emily Dickinson's house. Decorated in mid 19th century style with little inside. Tour was more about her poetry and life. Next door was her brothers house, Evergreen, which was very different. Built in the Italianate style and occupied by the family until the 80s. Nothing had been done to the house to modernise it and the historical group who manage the house have left it as it was.
Then on to Historic Deerfield. An old village with many original old houses and buildings. There were a number of demonstrations of old crafts. One lady was showing how they used to gather, prepare and work flax. Which was fascinating and I found out why some linen shirts are itchy. A really interesting visit on yet another very warm day.
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