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Learn about redware pottery at the Bidwell House

Throwing Back: Massachusetts Pottery Heritage Demonstration and Talk

Bidwell House Museum 100 Art School Road, Monterey, MA
Free – $20

Watch as renowned potter Rick Hamelin delves into the rich pottery legacy in New England and shares the captivating stories of the redware potters throughout New England. Each participant will also have the chance to create their very own pinch pot. After the demonstration refreshments will be served to celebrate the start of the 2024 […]

Arts and Culture, Literature, Lectures, and Talks

the Bidwell House Museum is excited to bring back the Bidwell Country Fair!After a 2-year hiatus, the Bidwell House Museum is so excited to bring back the Bidwell Country Fair!

Bidwell Country Fair

Bidwell House Museum 100 Art School Road, Monterey, MA

The Bidwell Country Fair returns, and everyone is invited to this fun and free community event! There will be music by Diane Taraz, Moonshine Hollar and Oakes & Smith; demonstrations of broom making, lace tatting, basket weaving, and blacksmithing; food from Flour Bin catering and SoCo Ice Cream; crafts and a scavenger hunt for kids; […]

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History Talk – Stories from the Berkshire Militia

Bidwell House Museum 100 Art School Road, Monterey, MA
$15 – $25

For the third presentation in our summer history talk series, Timothy Abbott, from Spencer’s Additional Continental Regiment, will share the stories of soldiers from Berkshire County who enlisted in the Continental Army and State Levies. Their involvement in the American Revolutionary era and their experiences in the military will shine a light on life during […]

Arts and Culture, History and Heritage, Literature, Lectures, and Talks

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Banjo Pickin’ Gals

Bidwell House Museum 100 Art School Road, Monterey, MA
Free – $20

Head to the Bidwell House Museum for a unique look at musical history with the show Banjo Pickin’ Gals. Paula Bradley and Marylou Ferrante, going by the name Banjo Blue, showcase the music of groundbreaking female banjo players from the 1920-1940's along with their stories, songs and struggles. Some known, some unknown, these women are a seminal […]