Join historian Robert Hoogs as we explore the historic Woods Cemetery. Take a walking tour of the oldest cemetery in Monterey where Rev. Adonijah Bidwell and two of his wives are buried along with many of the early settlers of what was once Township #1 (modern day Tyringham and Monterey). Meet at the Bidwell House […]
History and Heritage, Literature, Lectures, and Talks, Outdoor Event
Join us as Robert Oakes, author of Ghosts of the Berkshires, leads you through the rooms and halls of this historic estate sharing tales of its hauntings. Stand in the places where the eerie encounters occurred, listen to the first-hand accounts of those who experienced them, and maybe even experience something unusual yourself. This is not an […]
Arts and Culture, History and Heritage, Literature, Lectures, and Talks
There is something magical about visiting the Bidwell House Museum on an early evening in the fall, when the rooms are filled with flickering candlelight and twilight is visible through the abundant south facing windows. This November, the Bidwell House Museum staff and Board of Directors are delighted to once again offer their members and […]
Arts and Culture, History and Heritage
Join us at the historic Country Club of Pittsfield for a talk about the house, its famous residents and visitors including Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, John Tyler, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman Melville, Elkanah Watson, General Benjamin Lincoln, and more. Also hear the ghost story of Sarah Morewood’s haunting. Refreshments will be served. See […]
History and Heritage, Literature, Lectures, and Talks
Find out more about Shaker life at our four part Shaker Supper series.
Join us online to learn about the fascinating history of whaling captains of color with author, Skip Finley. In his fascinating book Whaling Captains of Color, America’s First Meritocracy, Mr. Finley covers such topics as Ambergris and rats, while intertwining the individual stories of more than fifty whaling masters of color, their adventures, successes, and […]
History and Heritage, Literature, Lectures, and Talks
Hancock Shaker Village announces its annual Community Day. Admission is free all day. Fun activities for all ages include craft demonstrations, wood working and blacksmithing, interpreter-led tours and Shaker talks, plus kids’ activities and farm animals. All buildings in the historic village are open for exploration and several special exhibitions including Handled With Care: The […]
Arts and Culture, Family Friendly, History and Heritage
There is something magical about visiting the Bidwell House Museum on an early evening in the fall, when the rooms are filled with flickering candlelight and twilight is visible through the abundant south facing windows. This November, the Bidwell House Museum staff and Board of Directors are delighted to once again offer their members and […]
Anthony Davis’s groundbreaking opera, which premiered in 1986, arrives at the Met at long last. Robert O’Hara, who was nominated for a Tony Award in 2020 for his direction of Slave Play, oversees a new staging that imagines Malcolm as an everyman whose story transcends time and space. A cast of breakout artists take part in […]
Arts and Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, History and Heritage, Performing Arts & Entertainment
Take a deep dive into the Shaker world! Shaker buildings may look simple, but they represent a commitment to innovation, efficiency, and excellence. Explore the Village’s architectural landscape on this guided walk. The tour will focus on several signature buildings, including the Brick Dwelling, the Round Stone Barn, and the Laundry and Machine Shop. Pre-registration […]
Arts and Culture, Family Friendly, History and Heritage
