Quick Summary:
- Deerfield is a pioneer town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, near the Connecticut River.
- It was settled in the colonial era and was the most northwest outpost of New England.
- The villagers came under fire from both the French and the native American tribes in the area.
- In the raid on Deerfield, scores were killed and more than 100 taken captive.
- They were marched over 300 miles to Montreal.
- Ransom trading was lucrative in that era, and the captives were redeemed.
- Heritage tourism brings in much revenue.
- Historic Deerfield museums and houses accurately depict the history of the town.
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