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April 2015
Winter Exhibit: “Close to the Skin: A Revealing Look at Lingerie”
Exhibit open 11am to 3pm, Friday through Monday from February 13 through May 4. From the collections of the Berkshire Historical Society come 200 years of Berkshire Lingerie. See "what your GrandMama wore" when she was courted by your GrandDad; learn the truth about the undergarments of the generations that created the community we live in, the difficulties, the beauties and the grandeur of clothing not meant to be seen by anyone else. At Arrowhead. $12 admission. Guest Curator: Ned Lazaro, Associate Curator for…
Find out more »Exhibit: Close to the Skin: A Revealing Look at Lingerie – closed today
Sorry - Arrowhead is closed Sunday, April 5.
Find out more »Exhibit: Close to the Skin: A Revealing Look at Lingerie
Exhibit open 11am to 3pm, Friday through Monday from February 13 through May 4. From the collections of the Berkshire Historical Society come 200 years of Berkshire Lingerie. See "what your GrandMama wore" when she was courted by your GrandDad; learn the truth about the undergarments of the generations that created the community we live in, the difficulties, the beauties and the grandeur of clothing not meant to be seen by anyone else. At Arrowhead. $12 admission. Guest Curator: Ned Lazaro, Associate Curator for…
Find out more »Come Volunteer at Arrowhead!
For all past and future volunteers, there is a reception on April 30 at 1:30. Learn about all the volunteer opportunities at the Historical Society and Arrowhead. Bring a friend! Call 413/442-1793 x10.
Find out more »May 2015
Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting of the Berkshire Historical Society will be held on May 6, 2015 at the Pittsfield Country Club. Enjoy a fabulous buffet dinner, learn what's going on and hear Farmer Kristen Laney talk about growth and success at the Arrowhead Farm. Cost $30 per person - make your reservations early!
Find out more »Opening Day of the Summer Season
Arrowhead will open for tours! A Touch of Melville Gold - En Plein Air painting event to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Berkshire County Historical Society purchasing Arrowhead. The painting event is all day long with artists including Robert Selkowitz, Julie McCarthy, Keith Emerling, Karen Arp Sandel, and Diane Firtell. FREE to participate, and FREE to watch. House tours will be the usual $13/adult; free to Society members.
Find out more »CSA Farming 101 Class
The farm at Arrowhead, now in its second year, is officially a replica in style of the agricultural work Melville had in motion during the thirteen years he and his family lived in Pittsfield. Crops will become available as the season progresses, many of them the same varietals Melville planted for his family's use. This free CSA.101 event is for anyone interested in what a CSA (Community Supported Agricultural project) is and how it works. Led by Farm Manager Kristen…
Find out more »Fireflies!
The north field is the home of thousands of fireflies. A talk on fireflies with farmer Kristen Laney and naturalist Hannah Sherman will cast a light on these interesting insects. Donations appreciated.
Find out more »Free Concert: Fanfare Brass Ensemble
The Fanfare Brass is performing on Sunday 7:00 pm on 5/31/15 at Herman Melville’s Arrowhead – 780 Holmes Rd, Pittsfield MA. The 10 man group includes 4 trumpets, French horn, 4 trombones and tuba and is made up of the professional musicians, the best in the area and is a real crowd pleaser with a mix of different styles of music. Following is a sample summer music program. Please visit our web site to hear samples of our excellent music,…
Find out more »June 2015
Lizzie’s 195th birthday party
Celebrate Elizabeth Knapp Shaw Melville's 195th birthday! If your name is Elizabeth or your birthday is June 13, you get a free tour of Arrowhead! Join the party at 780 Holmes Road this Saturday from 11 - 3 pm. There will be cake. Lizzie Shaw moved to Arrowhead with her husband Herman in 1850. Photo of Mrs. Melville courtesy Berkshire Athenaeum.
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