Founded in Deerfield, Massachusetts in 1870 as the first historical society in Western Massachusetts, today the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association is a vibrant regional organization, including the Memorial Hall Museum and Library, Deerfield Teachers’ Center, Indian House Children’s Museum, and Community Outreach projects. The Old Deerfield Craft Fairs (http://www.deerfield-craft.org/) are major fundraisers, supporting all aspects of the organization's work.