Building Archaeology at Stebbins House

Witness the discoveries being made and the mysteries we’re encountering as we unpeel the layers of the c. 1799 Stebbins House! What do newly uncovered beams, paint, plaster lines, and brick mortar tell us about the history of this house? How did the Stebbins family use these rooms and move through these spaces 200 years ago? How does our study reveal new evidence about original finishes, as well as choices made by the Stebbins family (and later occupants) to change or improve their house over time?

Visit 16 different stations throughout the first floor, encountering panels that describe what we’re discovering and what questions we’re asking of the building. You will also see how our building investigation will shape our future work as Historic Deerfield restores this important house!