Events

 Free event taking place at Hot Plate Brewery in Downtown Pittsfield. Reservations are not required. Pittsfield’s commercial brewing history was over 60 years in the making when, in 1886, Jacob …

Marking the 200th anniversary of the Marquise de Lafayette’s visit to the Berkshires, New York Times-bestselling author Sarah Vowell joins us for a online conversation on April 8. Vowell’s book, …

When war between the colonies and the King broke out in Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, the question arose: What’s next? A band of patriots from Connecticut, Massachusetts, …

Celebrate Arrowhead’s opening day with a special concert of sea shanties by Alex Harvey and Shinbone Alley. Come early and picnic on the grounds. Step into the tavern and warm …

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 …

Bird banding at Arrowhead allows visitors an up-close opportunity to see birds and watch the process of bird banding.  Bird banding allows researchers the opportunity to study a wide array …

Lafayette enthusiast Peter Reilly explores the nation’s obsession with the French General the Marquis de Lafayette – learn about his early life, his role in the American Revolution at just …

Bird banding at Arrowhead allows visitors an up-close opportunity to see birds and watch the process of bird banding.  Bird banding allows researchers the opportunity to study a wide array …

Our celebration of the bicentennial of the Marquis de Lafayette's visit to Pittsfield continues with a a wine tasting with noted Berkshire sommelier Philippe Jeanjean.  Jeanjean will guide us through …

  Re-enactor Mark Schneider as Lafayette On June 13, 1825, the Marquis de Lafayette visited Pittsfield as the “Nation’s Guest.” The only living general of the Revolutionary War, he arrived …