Berkshire County Historical Society

Hands-On Papermaking Demonstrations - August 17
2026-08-17 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Arrowhead, 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
Join our friends from Crane Museum of Papermaking for free papermaking demonstrations, hands on papermaking and a Crane paper sale.
Don’t miss the lecture Crane Paper, A Legacy in Every Sheet on August 19.
FREE EVENT
This event is sponsored by Massachusetts Cultural Council and Housatonic Heritage.

Crane Paper, A Legacy in Every Sheet
2026-08-19 17:30 - 18:30
$5, Silver Certificate, series 1899, on Crane paper.
This talk Highlights the rich history of Crane papermaking in the Berkshires and beyond, from its origins in rag-based handmade paper production to modern machine manufacturing. Dennis Croughwell, a fourth generation Crane employee and Crane Museum of Papermaking Museum Educator, will share stories of papermaking from Crane paper connections to the American Revolution to the hidden features in modern currency paper, including Crane’s role in producing secure paper for United States currency.
To accompany the talk, The Crane Museum of Papermaking will offer free papermaking demonstrations, hands on paper making and a Crane paper sale from 12:00 – 3:00 pm Sunday, August 16, Monday August 17, Thursday August 20 and Friday, August 21.
Use the BOOK NOW button to purchase tickets, $10 for BCHS members, $15 for non-members. Become a member and start receiving discounts on event tickets.
This event is sponsored by Massachusetts Cultural Council and Housatonic Heritage.

Hands-On Papermaking Demonstrations - August 20
2026-08-20 12:00 - 15:00
Join our friends from Crane Museum of Papermaking for free papermaking demonstrations, hands on papermaking and a Crane paper sale.
FREE EVENT
This event is sponsored by Massachusetts Cultural Council and Housatonic Heritage.

Hands-on Papermaking Demonstrations - August 21
2026-08-21 12:00 - 15:00
