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.
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.