Join us for three different city walks that discuss Pittsfield’s industrial history, following the transition from its agricultural roots through textiles and paper, and into the twentieth century of electrical power. 07/25: Early Years - meet at Pontoosuc Lake Boat ramp, Hancock Road 08/08: Mill Villages - meet at Berkshire Environmental Action Team parking lot, […]
Did you know the center of Pittsfield is a local historic district? The City of Pittsfield placed sixty plaques throughout the downtown area to showcase the historic buildings that make up that district. Many are still standing, while others sadly are lost to history. To explore this district, join John Dickson on two separate walking […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Outdoor Event
Join us for three different city walks that discuss Pittsfield’s industrial history, following the transition from its agricultural roots through textiles and paper, and into the twentieth century of electrical power. 07/25: Early Years - meet at Pontoosuc Lake Boat ramp, Hancock Road 08/08: Mill Villages - meet at Berkshire Environmental Action Team parking lot, […]
Since its birth in 1892, the playing field at Wahconah Park had been the home to fifty-nine years of professional baseball. Turned over to the city in 1919, when the original wooden grandstands were constructed, this diamond in the rough has seen years and years of the game of ball being played. From Babe Ruth […]
Join us for three different city walks that discuss Pittsfield’s industrial history, following the transition from its agricultural roots through textiles and paper, and into the twentieth century of electrical power. 07/25: Early Years - meet at Pontoosuc Lake Boat ramp, Hancock Road 08/08: Mill Villages - meet at Berkshire Environmental Action Team parking lot, […]
Explore downtown Pittsfield and the more than two dozen murals that brighten the city’s streetscapes. BCHS Executive Director Lesley Herzberg will lead a tour that will touch on the origins of the city’s murals, and the artists and the inspiration that bring color, vibrancy, and culture to downtown. The Berkshire County Historical Society will kick […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Family Friendly, Outdoor Event
Since its birth in 1892, the playing field at Wahconah Park had been the home to fifty-nine years of professional baseball. Turned over to the city in 1919, when the original wooden grandstands were constructed, this diamond in the rough has seen years and years of the game of ball being played. From Babe Ruth […]
Meet at the Wahconah Street entrance. Join BCHS Executive Director Lesley Herzberg to learn about the senators, journalists, veterans, and others who shaped Pittsfield landscape over the centuries. The Berkshire County Historical Society will kick off a series of walking tours in downtown Pittsfield that highlight various aspects of Pittsfield’s rich and diverse history. Tour […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Family Friendly, Outdoor Event
Did you know the center of Pittsfield is a local historic district? The City of Pittsfield placed sixty plaques throughout the downtown area to showcase the historic buildings that make up that district. Many are still standing, while others sadly are lost to history. To explore this district, join John Dickson on two separate walking […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Family Friendly, Outdoor Event
Join local historian and costumed eighteenth-century interpreter Tim Abbott for a guided walk through Revolutionary Pittsfield. Visit the sites of prominent dwellings, meeting houses and taverns to learn about the notable people events of the day that took place here. Expect to spend about ninety minutes strolling through the center of the city, after which you are […]
Berkshire250, Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Family Friendly, Outdoor Event