Memorial Hall Museum

“Brewing Massachusetts:

How Beer Shaped the Bay State” Exhibit

On Saturday May 30th, 2026, Memorial Hall Museum is opening our most ambitious exhibit ever, titled “Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State.” This exhibit is made possible by a grant from Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT) to help celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Through rare artifacts, photographs, and documents, this exhibit will tell the story of Massachusetts brewers from the Pilgrims to the present.

This exhibit will be held at the Indian House Memorial, located at 107 Old Main Street, Deerfield, MA. The Indian House Memorial is a replica of a real Revolutionary era tavern owned by a local Tory supporter, David Hoyt during the Revolution.

Tickets to the exhibit will be $5 or free for members and will go towards the repairs of Bloody Brook Tavern. The Bloody Brook Tavern, originally loated in South Deerfield, was moved in 1929 to Old Deerfield Main Street to highlight its importance in Deerfield history.

No state has been more impacted by brewing than Massachusetts. But this story hasn’t been told in one place, until now. “Brewing Massachusetts” will be open during the 250th anniversary of 1776, a landmark nationwide event that will shine a spotlight on American history.

“Brewing the Revolution” Scavenger Hunt:

May 24th – June 27th, 2026

To honor this revolutionary history, we are crafting “Brewing the Revolution” Scavenger Hunt, an historic statewide event that will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th, 2026. The scavenger hunt is open to everyone ages 13 and up, free to play, and participants can win a variety of prizes.

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