Berlin in the early ‘30s was second only to Paris as the undisputed capital of the European fashion world, run by Jews and recognized the world over as a major center for style. But Hitler had different ideas. Join Dr. Linda Burghardt, Scholar-in-Residence at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center in New York, to explore how […]
History and Heritage, Online Event
In partnership with Berk12, we invite the community to explore the interactive exhibits and experience this powerful educational resource, soon to be available to all middle and high schools across the Berkshires.
Diversity and Inclusion, Exhibits, Family Friendly, History and Heritage
Join the Bidwell House Museum for an inspiring candlelight program with musician and historian R. Franklin Donohue. While playing the harpsichord and dressed for the 18th century, Mr. Donohue will play a selection of songs that were published and performed in New England between 1765 and 1783. From the time of the Stamp Act through […]
History and Heritage, Performing Arts & Entertainment
Step back in time with culinary historian Becky Libourel Diamond, as she returns to Ventfort Hall to talk about her newest book, The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook. A tea featuring some of the treats from her new cookbook will follow her talk. The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook bridges the past and present, bringing back sugar plums and other […]
Arts and Culture, Food and Drinks, History and Heritage, Literature, Lectures, and Talks
Though much is known about the famous painter Georgia O’Keeffe, little has been written about her lifelong friend Anita Pollitzer, the Jewish trailblazer of the American suffragist movement. Author Liza Bennett delves into their 50-year friendship. Part of Jewish Literary Voices.
Diversity and Inclusion, History and Heritage, Literature, Lectures, and Talks
Join us for a weekend house tour - available weekends now through December! If you’re looking for the perfect weekend outing as we transition into winter, a tour of The Mount is a must! You’ll explore rooms filled with history, learn about Wharton’s fascinating life, and see why her home remains one of the most […]
Arts and Culture, Exhibits, Family Friendly, History and Heritage
The popular Shaker Supper series will return to Hancock Shaker Village for the 2025 season. The four-part series includes special presentations from a variety of compelling Shaker experts sharing their unique perspectives on the many fascinating ways the Shakers lived and thrived throughout the years. Depending on the discussion topic, short tours of the historic […]
Food and Drinks, History and Heritage
Join us for a weekend house tour - available weekends now through December! If you’re looking for the perfect weekend outing as we transition into winter, a tour of The Mount is a must! You’ll explore rooms filled with history, learn about Wharton’s fascinating life, and see why her home remains one of the most […]
Arts and Culture, Exhibits, Family Friendly, History and Heritage
Join us for a weekend house tour - available weekends now through December! If you’re looking for the perfect weekend outing as we transition into winter, a tour of The Mount is a must! You’ll explore rooms filled with history, learn about Wharton’s fascinating life, and see why her home remains one of the most […]
Arts and Culture, Exhibits, Family Friendly, History and Heritage
Join us for a weekend house tour - available weekends now through December! If you’re looking for the perfect weekend outing as we transition into winter, a tour of The Mount is a must! You’ll explore rooms filled with history, learn about Wharton’s fascinating life, and see why her home remains one of the most […]
Arts and Culture, Exhibits, Family Friendly, History and Heritage