Orchard Walk and Apple Grafting Demonstration with Matt Brogan of Berkshire Cider Project

Celebrate opening day at Arrowhead and learn about the history of apples in New England. Walk through Arrowhead’s orchard and learn tips for selecting heirloom apples and proper fruit tree pruning. Matt Brogan of Berkshire Cider Project will also demonstrate tree grafting; cider samples will also be available for guests 21+. Free event, 10 am and 2 pm

In 2022, Berkshire County Historical Society teamed up with Berkshire Cider Project to plant a new orchard at Arrowhead. About 25 apple varieties were selected to represent the historic orchard on site during Melville’s time and other important heirloom varieties. The orchard will provide a learning destination for fruit growers, activities for kids and family, and provides apples to be used for cider making.