The Big Chill is an action-packed weekend of old-fashioned winter fun. Activities will include ice-harvesting talks, maple tree tapping demonstrations, blacksmithing, wood carving & woodworking demos, visits with the farm animals in the Round Stone Barn, and much more, including the Berkshire Museum’s Mobile Museum Unit (MoMU) featuring their exhibit on mammals. Several historic buildings will be open, along with the Discovery Bar, our winter snack destination with live music from local musician Pete Apple.
In honor of President’s Day and to recognize the late president Jimmy Carter, two Shaker boxes handcrafted by Carter and his wife Rosalynn will be on display all weekend. These boxes were gifted to Hancock Shaker Village in 2018 from the Office of Jimmy Carter. The Big Chill is a part of Pittsfield’s 10×10 Upstreet Arts Festival.