ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Greatly appreciated
is the assistance of Laurie Nivison, Director of
Marketing at Historic Deerfield. Thank you to
all our walk volunteers, who devoted their
time and talent to make this event a reality.
Asa Stebbins House
Historic Deerfield
Wells-Thorn House
SANCTION & IVV CREDIT: This event has
been sanctioned by the American Volkssport
Association (AVA) and the International
Federation of Popular Sports (IVV) and is
conducted under the rules of those governing
organizations. Fee paying participants will be
eligible to earn IVV credit for event and
distance. Event and Distance Books will be
available for $6.00 each at the Start/Finish.
Participants who have previously purchased
books are reminded to bring them.
The Visitor Center offers a free film
explaining the history of Deerfield, a
museum, and a gift shop. In addition to our
walk you can take guided walks and visit the
preserved houses with a ticket purchased at
the Visitor Center. An Open Hearth Cooking
Demonstration of Fresh and Fowl is
scheduled on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m.
until 4 p.m. You can find more information
about Historic Deerfield on their website at:
historic-deerfield.org
DIRECTIONS:
From I-91: take Exit 24 (from South) or
Exit 25 (from North) and follow signs to
Deerfield. Continue north on Route 5
passing a Butterfly Pavilion and Deerfield
Country Store. LEFT on Old Main Street
(sign for Historic Deerfield; Sunoco
Station on corner). Follow Old Main Street
as it turns. Visitor Center parking lot on
RIGHT across from Post Office and
Deerfield Inn.
From Greenfield/Route 2: follow Route
5/10 South to Historic Deerfield, about 4
miles.
PARKING: in the Visitor Center parking
lot.
Historic
Deerfield
Massachusetts
6km and 10km Walk Routes
sponsored by
Walk ’n Mass Volkssport
Club
www.walknmass.org
AVA Special Programs: Honoring Our Flag,
National Register of Historic Places, Trekking with
the Trees, US Post Offices
Credit Only Event
Ashley House picture on brochure cover and
photos of Wells-Thorn and Asa Stebbins
Houses courtesy of Laurie Nivison, Director of
Marketing at Historic Deerfield.
Group Walks of Nearby Seasonals
We are looking forward to a great weekend of
walking in the Connecticut River Valley. Group
Walks are planned for Friday & Sunday, so you
can walk with others. Please arrive 15 minutes
prior to sign-in.
Friday, May 5 at 12:00 p.m. in Shelburne
Falls; McCusker’s Market, 3 State Street,
Shelburne Falls MA 01370
Sunday, May 7 at 9:30 a.m. in Greenfield;
CVS Pharmacy, 137 Federal St, Greenfield, MA
01301
Directions & trail details at walknmass.org
Saturday, May 6, 2017
Start: 9:00 a.m. - Noon
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Jan & Bob Varnon
413-244-4128
[email protected]
Event Number: NE 17/107871
FINISH TIME:
by 3:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION AND FEES: This event is
FREE to those who wish to participate without
receiving IVV Credit. Registration for IVV
Credit is $3.00. (Ask us about this
achievement program!) Those wanting to join
us for a buffet dinner following the walk
must pre-register by April 24 to ensure we
have enough seats reserved. Further details at
right.
PROCEDURE: Each participant must register,
fill out a Registration Card, and sign an
insurance waiver at the start. Cards are
validated at checkpoints along the route, and
must be turned in at the finish table after
completing the event. This procedure is
necessary to keep track of participants.
CONDITIONS: This event will be held
regardless of weather conditions. There are
no refunds for any reason.
FACILITIES: Restrooms are located at the
Start/Finish.
REFRESHMENTS: Water and hard candy are
provided at the Start/Finish & checkpoints.
You may carry refreshments, but please do not
litter.
DISCLAIMER: The sponsors of this event
cannot be held responsible for any lost or
stolen items, accidents or injury at any time.
Every reasonable effort will be made to make
this event safe and enjoyable. By virtue of
registering for this event, the participant
agrees to the conditions set forth herein.
More information on walk events
and Walk ’n Mass Volkssport Club at:
www.walknmass.org
a delightful buffet dinner, featuring seasonal
dishes prepared with a farm to fork
philosophy, at the historic Deerfield Inn,
81 Old Main Street, Deerfield. Preregistration is required ($32 per person)
and must be received by April 24, 2017.
Dinner is planned for 5:30 p.m.
Lodging Suggestions: Book your rooms
soon as space is limited. There is no official
event hotel, choose what works best for you.
Red Roof Inn, Deerfield; 413-665-7161
Hampton Inn, Greenfield; 413-773-0057
Rodeway Inn, Greenfield; 413-774-2211
Comfort Inn, Hadley; 413-584-9816
A number of area Bed & Breakfasts can be
found through Historic Deerfield’s website,
and some B&Bs offer free admission passes
for their guests to explore Historic Deerfield.
Tour Historic Deerfield: Enjoy added
time in Historic Deerfield through guided
tours of the museum houses, live
demonstrations like Open Hearth Cooking:
Fresh and Fowl (on May 6, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.),
and more. Admission fees and further
information to plan your trip available at
historic-deerfield.org
Area Seasonal Volksmarches: Plan a
walking weekend as there are 3 seasonal
events within 30-60 minutes of Deerfield:
Greenfield, MA; Shelburne Falls, MA; and
Brattleboro, VT. And several others are 60-90
minutes away: Tariffville, CT; Simsbury, CT
(walk & bike); Hartford, CT; and Bennington,
VT. Specific event details found at AVA.org
See back for scheduled group walks.
Free
IVV Credit Only $3.00
Saturday Dinner: Join us after the walk for
Make checks payable to: Walk ’n Mass Volkssport Club
Mail pre-registration to:
Total: $_________
Beate Hait, 80 Wingate Road, Holliston, MA 01746
Pick-up Walk Cards & Dinner Tickets at Start table on May 6.
START TIME:
Saturday, May 6, 2017
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The 10km & 6km routes have an AVA rating of
1B and are doable for strollers but unsuitable
for wheelchairs. The routes are on paved, dirt,
and grass surfaces.
Make it a Weekend of Fun in the
Connecticut River Valley!
Buffet Dinner $32.00
START/FINISH:
Visitor Information Center – Picnic Area
84 Old Main Street
Deerfield, MA 01342
TRAIL DESCRIPTIONS: Walk through the
lovingly restored town of Historic Deerfield.
Both the 6km and 10km walks use sidewalks,
streets, and some grass to walk past the 12
restored homes, owned by Historic Deerfield
Inc., originally built between 1730 and 1850.
The town also has privately owned homes and
two schools, Deerfield Academy and Bement
School. Both walks traverse Old Main Street,
parts of Deerfield Academy campus, and
follow a grass path passing a dairy farm. The
6km then goes by athletic fields and follows a
dirt road through local farm land. The 10km
includes a stretch along Mill Village Road
passing several farms before crossing Rt. 5/10
to walk along another road behind the Old
Deerfield Country Store and Richardson's
Candy.
LAST NAME, FIRST, MIDDLE INITIAL
Anyone may participate
regardless of age or
physical fitness. A non-competitive event, this
walk is accomplished at your own pace along a
marked 6km (3.7 miles) or 10km (6.2 miles)
route. Children under the age of 12 must be
accompanied by an adult. Leashed pets are
welcomed on the trail and clean-up laws
apply.
AWARD: This is a credit-only event.
PRE-REGISTRATION FORM – Historic Deerfield Walk & Dinner – Must be received by April 24, 2017
WELCOME! The Walk ’n
Mass
Volkssport
Club
invites you to walk either
the 6km (3.7 miles) or
10km (6.2 miles) routes
exploring the historic sights
and town of Deerfield, MA.