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Architecture and Landscape at Herman Melville’s Arrowhead

Sep 30 Sat @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join veteran tour guide John Dickson and Executive Director Lesley Herzberg for a FREE enlightening walk around the grounds of Arrowhead. John Dickson will provide an overview of the evolution of the architectural features of the building from the 1780s to the present. This talk is followed by Lesley Herzberg’s walk through the north field to discuss the cultural landscape where the entire Melville family participated in the cultivation of the farm and gardens in the 19th century. (Rain date: Sunday, October 1, 11 am)

This event is sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union, Massachusetts Cultural Council; offered as part of the Housatonic Heritage Walks.

Details

Date:
Sep 30 Sat
Time:
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Organizer

Berkshire Historical Society
Phone:
413-442-1793
Website:
mobydick.org

Venue

Arrowhead
780 Holmes Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201 United States
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Phone:
413-442-1793
Website:
mobydick.org
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