Historian Ben Haley discusses the fascinating, but not well-known story of the creation of the Knox Trail. Full details here.
Book Launch with Phil Adamo – August 12
Join us for the Berkshire launch of Kill Ahab: Confessions of a White Whale. It’s Moby-Dick from the whale’s point of view. FREE EVENT – learn more here.
Strange Fancies – Stories of Hauntings and Ghostly Inspiration at Arrowhead, 6 pm
Robert Oakes, author of Ghosts of the Berkshires will discuss the supernatural influences on the imagination of author Herman Melville, followed by a lantern-lit tour of Melville’s historic home.
Full details here.
Bird Banding with Berkshire Bird Observatory, June 25, July 2, 16, 23, 30
An up close opportunity to learn about the process of bird banding and to see a broad range of birds in their natural habitat. Free, drop-in event 7 – 10 am, full details here.
Hands-On Papermaking Demonstrations, August 16, 17, 20, 21, noon – 3 pm
Join our friends from Crane Museum of Papermaking for free papermaking demonstrations, hands on papermaking and a Crane paper sale. FREE EVENT
Crane Paper, A Legacy in Every Sheet, August 19, 5:30 pm
This talk Highlights the rich history of Crane papermaking in the Berkshires and beyond. Full details here.