Louise Levy, a lifelong student of American history, will present a lecture series on Saturdays throughout the summer beginning on June 21. The talks are included in the regular admission to the museum. Topics and dates in the series are: 06/21: Calling All Servants 06/28: Looking Throught the Lens of Time 07/05: Setting the Table […]
Arts and Culture, Class, Workshop, and Open Studios
Louise Levy, a lifelong student of American history, will talk about games and activities that brought people together in the Gilded Age at Ventfort Hall. Instead of our traditional afternoon tea a dessert tea will follow along with an ice cream social. What did people do for entertainment in the age before TV and cell […]
Arts and Culture, Literature, Lectures, and Talks
Come to the Summer Splendors Market at Ventfort Hall. Discover delights from local craftspeople and farmers. The mansion is open for the market only. This event will take our successful Winter Wonders market to the next level – with the weather warm enough to be outdoors, we will be adding music, outdoor activities, and more […]
Family Friendly, Farmers' Markets, 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 […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios
Louise Levy, a lifelong student of American history, will present a lecture series on Saturdays throughout the summer beginning on June 21. The talks are included in the regular admission to the museum. Topics and dates in the series are: 06/21: Calling All Servants 06/28: Looking Throught the Lens of Time 07/05: Setting the Table […]
Arts and Culture, Class, Workshop, and Open Studios
Chelsea Gaia, Director of Programming & Events for Ventfort Hall, will speak at Ventfort Hall about the time Ventfort Hall operated as Festival House, an inn in the 50’s where everyone was welcome. A tea will be served after her presentation. The Berkshires haven't always been so open and celebratory of diversity. In fact, it's […]
Arts and Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Literature, Lectures, and Talks
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 […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios
Louise Levy, a lifelong student of American history, will present a lecture series on Saturdays throughout the summer beginning on June 21. The talks are included in the regular admission to the museum. Topics and dates in the series are: 06/21: Calling All Servants 06/28: Looking Throught the Lens of Time 07/05: Setting the Table […]
Arts and Culture, Class, Workshop, and Open Studios
Kiki Smith, a Professor of Costume Design at Smith College, will speak at Ventfort Hall about the historic clothing collection at Smith College. A tea will be served after her presentation. What can we learn from an old worn house dress or a group of aprons? How about a 1940’s Girl Scout uniform? Using illustrations […]
Arts and Culture, History and Heritage, Literature, Lectures, and Talks
This event is free and open to the public, welcoming individuals of all ages and backgrounds to explore how they can get involved in meaningful community service. The Volunteer Fair will bring together a variety of local nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions, and service groups, all offering opportunities for attendees to engage with causes ranging from […]
Arts and Culture, Diversity and Inclusion