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SUMMARY:The Mastheads Summer Finale
DESCRIPTION:Picnic on the lawn of Arrowhead’s historic barn as The Mastheads eighth-annual summer residents perform new fiction\, poetry\, and theatre created in the studios this month. \n$10-$20 donation suggested to support public programming\, including poetry workshops in Pittsfield Public Schools.  \nThis event is sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/the-mastheads-summer-finale/
LOCATION:Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T080000
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SUMMARY:Bird Banding with Berkshire Bird Observatory - July 31
DESCRIPTION: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 of wild birds in their natural habitat. Arrowhead’s woods\, fields and shrub land make it an ideal site to monitor a broad range of breeding bird species.  Join the BBO researchers as they leverage the wonder of a bird in the hand to spark a curiosity about the natural world while showcasing ecological interactions that connect us all. \nFree\, drop in event\, weather permitting \nThis recurring event takes place on:\nJune 5\, 12\, 26; July 3\, 10\, 24\, 31 \nThis event is sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/bird-banding-with-berkshire-bird-observatory-july-31/
LOCATION:Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T140000
DTSTAMP:20260529T194749
CREATED:20250518T173101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T202737Z
UID:7452-1753617600-1753624800@berkshirehistory.org
SUMMARY:Open Studio with Francesca Olsen
DESCRIPTION:Quilter Francesca Olsen hosts an open studio n Arrowhead’s historic piazza as part of the Berkshire Artists Residency Program. She will talk about her craft and demonstrate her technique.  \nFREE event \nFrancesca Olsen is a quilter\, writer\, and consultant. Her creative work focuses on storytelling\, heritage\, ritual\, magic\, and the power and significance held in objects and stories. Olsen is a connector whose work aims to build community by holding space for others and creating a dialogue around legacy\, history\, and the symbolism we assign to it. \nShe is the recipient of a 2024-25 Artists at Work grant\, a WPA-inspired program that funds a year of artist work with community organizations. North Adams Project grant via MASS MoCA’s Assets for Artists\, a 2021 grant from the North Adams Artist Impact Coalition\, and a 2022 grant from the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Martha Boschen Porter Fund. She has reached hundreds of artists via digital marketing talks for various arts and culture organizations across New England. \nThis event is sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/open-studio-with-francesco-olsen/
LOCATION:Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T210000
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CREATED:20250620T200026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T200026Z
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SUMMARY:Strange Fancies:  Tales of Haunted Pittsfield - Jully 25
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of Pittsfield ghost lore in this talk by Robert Oakes\, author of Ghosts of the Berkshires and ghost tour guide at The Mount and Ventfort Hall. In addition to Pittsfield ghost stories\, Oakes will discuss Herman Melville’s own “strange fancies\,” and the ghost writings of his friend and frequent Arrowhead visitor Nathaniel Hawthorne. The talk will be followed by a lantern-lit tour o Arrowhead. \nUse the BOOK NOW button to purchase tickets;  $20 for BCHS members\, $25 for non-members \nThis program is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nAbout Robert Oakes\nRobert Oakes is an author\, teacher\, storyteller\, and performing songwriter. He has written three books\, The Ghostly Tales of the Berkshires (2023)\, Ghosts of Northwestern New Jersey (2022)\, and Ghosts of the Berkshires (2020)\, all published by Arcadia Publishing. He has also released numerous recordings of original songs. Since 2010\, Robert has led immersive ghost storytelling experiences at historic locations in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts\, including Ventfort Hall and Edith Wharton’s The Mount. He has also given talks and readings and led a writing workshop at Arrowhead. He has appeared on Syfy’s Ghost Hunters\, Jeff Belanger’s New England Legends series on PBS\, and The Apple Seed show on BYUradio and has been featured in The Boston Globe\, The Berkshire Eagle\, and numerous other media outlets.
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/strange-fancies-tales-of-haunted-pittsfield-jully-25/
LOCATION:Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T184836Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Banding with Berkshire Bird Observatory - July 24
DESCRIPTION: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 of wild birds in their natural habitat. Arrowhead’s woods\, fields and shrub land make it an ideal site to monitor a broad range of breeding bird species.  Join the BBO researchers as they leverage the wonder of a bird in the hand to spark a curiosity about the natural world while showcasing ecological interactions that connect us all. \nFree\, drop in event\, weather permitting \nThis recurring event takes place on:\nJune 5\, 12\, 26; July 3\, 10\, 24\, 31 \nThis event is sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/bird-banding-with-berkshire-bird-observatory-july-24/
LOCATION:Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T200000
DTSTAMP:20260529T194749
CREATED:20250506T160057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T202034Z
UID:7422-1752951600-1752955200@berkshirehistory.org
SUMMARY:Public Workshop Performance
DESCRIPTION:Performer\, playwright and great\, great\, great grand daughter of Herman Melville returns to Arrowhead to “talk back” to THE CONFIDENCE MAN\, the last published and completed novel by Melville in his lifetime. Set on a steamboat cruising down Mississippi\, Doss jumps aboard\, probing this text to grapple with her own encounters with “Confidence Men”\, not to mention her own flagging confidence\, and what the hell Melville is really getting at in his perhaps strangest\, most provocative and perplexing work. Still in the larval phase of development\, Doss asks you\, “Do you need to read THE CONFIDENCE MAN?” This one-person performance (hopefully) offers a healthy mixture of insight\, ignorance and some stabs at hilarity. Come cheer her on (or boo her off) for one night only at Arrowhead.   \nUse theBOOK NOW button to purchase tickets: $15 members\, $20 non-members \n  \nThis event is sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/public-workshop-performance/
LOCATION:Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T210000
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CREATED:20250506T155606Z
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SUMMARY:Showcase: Readings and Reception
DESCRIPTION:From July 13-17 writers attended a playwriting intensive with with great\, great\, great granddaughter of Herman Melville and playwright Elizabeth Doss. Join us for a  free reception and readings of site-specific works created during this workshop.  \nThis event is sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/showcase-readings-and-reception/
LOCATION:Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T210000
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CREATED:20250620T195402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T200154Z
UID:7538-1752433200-1752440400@berkshirehistory.org
SUMMARY:Strange Fancies: Tales of Haunted Pittsfield - July 13
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of Pittsfield ghost lore in this talk by Robert Oakes\, author of Ghosts of the Berkshires and ghost tour guide at The Mount and Ventfort Hall. In addition to Pittsfield ghost stories\, Oakes will discuss Herman Melville’s own “strange fancies\,” and the ghost writings of his friend and frequent Arrowhead visitor Nathaniel Hawthorne. The talk will be followed by a lantern-lit tour o Arrowhead. \nUse the BOOK NOW button to purchase tickets;  $20 for BCHS members\, $25 for non-members \nThis program is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nAbout Robert Oakes\nRobert Oakes is an author\, teacher\, storyteller\, and performing songwriter. He has written three books\, The Ghostly Tales of the Berkshires (2023)\, Ghosts of Northwestern New Jersey (2022)\, and Ghosts of the Berkshires (2020)\, all published by Arcadia Publishing. He has also released numerous recordings of original songs. Since 2010\, Robert has led immersive ghost storytelling experiences at historic locations in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts\, including Ventfort Hall and Edith Wharton’s The Mount. He has also given talks and readings and led a writing workshop at Arrowhead. He has appeared on Syfy’s Ghost Hunters\, Jeff Belanger’s New England Legends series on PBS\, and The Apple Seed show on BYUradio and has been featured in The Boston Globe\, The Berkshire Eagle\, and numerous other media outlets.
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/strange-fancies-tales-of-haunted-pittsfield-july-15/
LOCATION:Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T200000
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SUMMARY:Sea Shanties with Alex Harvey and Shinbone Alley
DESCRIPTION:Alex Harvey is an old-world folklorist who performs street ballads and songs of the sea in a project he calls Shinbone Alley. At his performances listeners learn to celebrate the haunting intercultural exchange of 18th and 19th century maritime music – whose ingredients travelled from the furthest corners of the globe to be remade and stitched anew by sailors of every shade and shape at port and at sea. By teaching the audience to join in on most of the tunes in his concerts\, Harvey and his Shinbone Alley builds bridges of time through communal singing. From Sea Shanties to Broadsheet ballads to Come-All-Ye’s to Last Good Nights to Hard Luck Satires to Lovesick Dirges to Whaling Serenades – this music was meant as the earliest form of group therapy. And so it is again – a sepia-toned balm for our topsy-turvy time. \n     \nCome early and picnic on the grounds and step into the tavern and warm up those swashbuckling vocal chords with hard ciders from Berkshire Cider Project  and ale from Hot Plate Brewing for sale during the event. \nTickets available by using the BOOK NOW button – $15 BCHS Members\, $20 nonmembers 
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/sea-shanties-with-alex-harvey-and-shinbone-alley-3/
LOCATION:Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T100000
DTSTAMP:20260529T194749
CREATED:20250503T184638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T184638Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Banding with Berkshire Bird Observatory - July 10
DESCRIPTION: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 of wild birds in their natural habitat. Arrowhead’s woods\, fields and shrub land make it an ideal site to monitor a broad range of breeding bird species.  Join the BBO researchers as they leverage the wonder of a bird in the hand to spark a curiosity about the natural world while showcasing ecological interactions that connect us all. \nFree\, drop in event\, weather permitting \nThis recurring event takes place on:\nJune 5\, 12\, 26; July 3\, 10\, 24\, 31 \nThis event is sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/bird-banding-with-berkshire-bird-observatory-july-10/
LOCATION:Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T100000
DTSTAMP:20260529T194749
CREATED:20250503T184520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T184520Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Banding with Berkshire Bird Observatory - July 3
DESCRIPTION: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 of wild birds in their natural habitat. Arrowhead’s woods\, fields and shrub land make it an ideal site to monitor a broad range of breeding bird species.  Join the BBO researchers as they leverage the wonder of a bird in the hand to spark a curiosity about the natural world while showcasing ecological interactions that connect us all. \nFree\, drop in event\, weather permitting \nThis recurring event takes place on:\nJune 5\, 12\, 26; July 3\, 10\, 24\, 31 \nThis event is sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/bird-banding-with-berkshire-bird-observatory-july-3/
LOCATION:Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T140000
DTSTAMP:20260529T194749
CREATED:20250514T200629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T173019Z
UID:7450-1750924800-1750946400@berkshirehistory.org
SUMMARY:Family Bird Activities
DESCRIPTION:We’re teaming up with Berkshire Bird Observatory\, Berkshire Museum\, and Berkshire Natural Resources Council for avian-themed fun. This free  event will feature unique hands-on\nactivities for all ages\, guided hikes\, demonstrations\, and more\, while teaching\nvisitors about local bird populations in the Berkshires.\nThe program is sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/family-bird-activities/
LOCATION:Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T100000
DTSTAMP:20260529T194749
CREATED:20250503T183932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T183932Z
UID:7402-1750924800-1750932000@berkshirehistory.org
SUMMARY:Bird Banding with Berkshire Bird Observatory - June 26
DESCRIPTION: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 of wild birds in their natural habitat. Arrowhead’s woods\, fields and shrub land make it an ideal site to monitor a broad range of breeding bird species.  Join the BBO researchers as they leverage the wonder of a bird in the hand to spark a curiosity about the natural world while showcasing ecological interactions that connect us all. \nFree\, drop in event\, weather permitting \nThis recurring event takes place on:\nJune 5\, 12\, 26; July 3\, 10\, 24\, 31 \nThis event is sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/bird-banding-with-berkshire-bird-observatory-june-26/
LOCATION:Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T183000
DTSTAMP:20260529T194749
CREATED:20250502T175952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T172328Z
UID:7380-1750872600-1750876200@berkshirehistory.org
SUMMARY:Historic Songs of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:The history of the American Revolution is detailed with many battles\, conferences\, and personalities. But it was also a time of patriotism\, inspiration\, and song. This program presented by award winning singer/songwriters Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle includes historic songs performed with a variety of instruments.  The duo will provide a brief narrative and anecdotes of the history of the songs as well as of the war of American independence.  \nCosby Gibson and Tom Staudle are award-winning songwriters and singers  living near the Adirondacks in upstate New York. As a duo\, they have been performing for fifteen years\, and tour both regionally and nationally. Together they play originals and favorites with a variety of instruments such as guitar\, fiddle\, banjo\, dulcimer\, and harmonica\, and in many settings such as festivals\, concert series\, theaters\, livestreams\, and community events. \nUse the BOOK NOW button to purchase tickets: $15 BCHS member and $20 non-members \nThis event is sponsored by Housatonic Heritage\, Feigenbaum Foundation\, Hill Engineering\, Lee Bank\, Massachusetts Cultural Council\, MountainOne Bank\, and Pittsfield Cooperative Bank.
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/historic-songs-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T180000
DTSTAMP:20260529T194749
CREATED:20250430T142707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T150351Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome the Marquis de Lafayette to Pittsfield
DESCRIPTION:  \nRe-enactor Mark Schneider as Lafayette\nOn June 13\, 1825\, the Marquis de Lafayette visited Pittsfield as the “Nation’s Guest.” The only living general of the Revolutionary War\, he arrived to great fanfare\, music and speeches and thanked Americans for their generous hospitality. \nJoin us on Park Square as we commemorate the bicentennial of his visit with a lively program of history and revelry. Events will include a reprise of Lafayette’s arrival by horse-drawn carriage and welcome to the city complete with local dignitaries and officials\, music\, and a speech by a Lafayette historic re-enactor. Participants include Berkshire Concert Choir and Berkshire Fife and Drum Corps. Following the ceremony we will retire to Hot Plate Brewing Company for a series of toasts reminiscent of those given 200 years ago..  Free event \nPrograms commemorating the bicentennial of Lafayette’s visit to Pittsfield are sponsored by: The Feigenbaum Foundation\, Greylock Federal Credit Union\, Hill Engineering\, Housatonic Heritage\, Lee Bank\, Massachusetts Cultural Council\, MountainOne Bank\, Pittsfield Cultural Council.
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/welcome-the-marquis-de-lafayette-to-pittsfield/
LOCATION:BCHS Park Square
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260529T194749
CREATED:20250430T194739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T164838Z
UID:7373-1749753000-1749758400@berkshirehistory.org
SUMMARY:French Wine Tasting with Philippe Jeanjean. WSET-3 Certified Sommelier
DESCRIPTION: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. \n Jeanjean will guide us through a tasting of French wines from the regions cherished by the Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson—two passionate wine connoisseurs of the American Revolution.  Accompanied by an elegant selection of artisanal cheeses and delightful pâtés\, this experience promises a celebration of refined flavors and revolutionary spirit.  Join us in raising a glass to history! \nAll proceeds benefit Berkshire County Historical Society; limited seating. $100 BCHS members and $125 non-members. Use the BOOK NOW button to purchase tickets. \nAll wines available at a discounted price from Nejaime’s Wine Cellars \nWelcome Wine\nDomaine Collin Crémant de Limoux Tradition Brut  \nFlight 1: White Wines\nM. Chapoutier Côtes du Roussillon Bila Haut Blanc\nChateau de Lugey (Since 1720) Graves Blanc\nDomaine Paul Jaboulet Côtes du Rhône Parallèle 45 Blanc \nFlight 2: Reds Wines\nChevalier d’Eon Bourgogne Pinot Noir\nClarendelle Bordeaux Rouge\nCote du Rhône Étienne Guigal \nDessert Wine\nSauterne Chateau Simon \nPrograms commemorating the bicentennial of Lafayette’s visit to Pittsfield are sponsored by: The Feigenbaum Foundation\, Greylock Federal Credit Union\, Hill Engineering\, Housatonic Heritage\, Lee Bank\, Massachusetts Cultural Council\, MountainOne Bank\, Pittsfield Cultural Council.
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/french-wine-tasting-with-philippe-jeanjean-wset-3-certified-sommelier/
LOCATION:Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T100000
DTSTAMP:20260529T194749
CREATED:20250503T184215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T184215Z
UID:7404-1749715200-1749722400@berkshirehistory.org
SUMMARY:Bird Banding with Berkshire Bird Observatory -June 12
DESCRIPTION: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 of wild birds in their natural habitat. Arrowhead’s woods\, fields and shrub land make it an ideal site to monitor a broad range of breeding bird species.  Join the BBO researchers as they leverage the wonder of a bird in the hand to spark a curiosity about the natural world while showcasing ecological interactions that connect us all. \nFree\, drop in event\, weather permitting \nThis recurring event takes place on:\nJune 5\, 12\, 26; July 3\, 10\, 24\, 31 \nThis event is sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/bird-banding-with-berkshire-bird-observatory-june-12/
LOCATION:Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T183000
DTSTAMP:20260529T194749
CREATED:20250430T141823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T175908Z
UID:7355-1749663000-1749666600@berkshirehistory.org
SUMMARY:Lafayette: More Than A Rock Star lecture
DESCRIPTION: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 19\, and his famous tour from 1824 to 1825. Reilly will provide context and insight into the fascinating person who became George Washington’s confidante and later championed causes such as women’s education and abolition. Free event \nPrograms commemorating the bicentennial of Lafayette’s visit to Pittsfield are sponsored by: The Feigenbaum Foundation\, Greylock Federal Credit Union\, Hill Engineering\, Housatonic Heritage\, Lee Bank\, Massachusetts Cultural Council\, MountainOne Bank\, Pittsfield Cultural Council.
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/lafayette-more-than-a-rock-star-lecture/
LOCATION:Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T100000
DTSTAMP:20260529T194749
CREATED:20250503T183228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T183228Z
UID:7377-1749110400-1749117600@berkshirehistory.org
SUMMARY:Bird Banding Demonstrations with Berkshire Bird Observatory - June 5
DESCRIPTION: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 of wild birds in their natural habitat. Arrowhead’s woods\, fields and shrub land make it an ideal site to monitor a broad range of breeding bird species.  Join the BBO researchers as they leverage the wonder of a bird in the hand to spark a curiosity about the natural world while showcasing ecological interactions that connect us all. \nFree\, drop in event\, weather permitting \nThis recurring event takes place on:\nJune 5\, 12\, 26; July 3\, 10\, 24\, 31 \nThis event is sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council \n 
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/bird-banding-demonstrations-with-berkshire-bird-observatory-june-5/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260529T194749
CREATED:20250427T185009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T161155Z
UID:7346-1747476000-1747490400@berkshirehistory.org
SUMMARY:Orchard Walk and Apple Grafting Demonstration with Matt Brogan of Berkshire Cider Project
DESCRIPTION: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 \nIn 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.
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/orchard-walk-and-apple-grafting-demonstration-with-matt-brogan-of-berkshire-cider-project/
LOCATION:Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T200000
DTSTAMP:20260529T194749
CREATED:20250430T185203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T185203Z
UID:7349-1747465200-1747512000@berkshirehistory.org
SUMMARY:Sea Shanties with Alex Harvey and Shinbone Alley
DESCRIPTION: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 up those swashbuckling vocal chords with hard ciders and beer from Berkshire Cider Project and Hot Plate Brewing Company \,for sale during the event. \nAlex Harvey is an old-world folklorist who performs street ballads and songs of the sea in a project he calls Shinbone Alley. At his performances listeners learn to celebrate the haunting intercultural exchange of 18th and 19th century maritime music – whose ingredients travelled from the furthest corners of the globe to be remade and stitched anew by sailors of every shade and shape at port and at sea. By teaching the audience to join in on most of the tunes in his concerts\, Harvey and his Shinbone Alley builds bridges of time through communal singing. From Sea Shanties to Broadsheet ballads to Come-All-Ye’s to Last Good Nights to Hard Luck Satires to Lovesick Dirges to Whaling Serenades – this music was meant as the earliest form of group therapy. And so it is again – a sepia-toned balm for our topsy-turvy time. \nTickets available by using the BOOK NOW button – $15 BCHS Members\, $20 nonmembers  \n  
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/sea-shanties-with-alex-harvey-and-shinbone-alley-2/
LOCATION:Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T194749
CREATED:20250425T170137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T170137Z
UID:7336-1746072000-1746118800@berkshirehistory.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate Berkshire History
DESCRIPTION: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\, and the future Vermont had an answer. Setting out from Hartford on April 28\, and gathering more men en route\, including 40 from the Pittsfield area under Col. James Easton\, the expedition snatched Fort Ticonderoga from the British on May 10 in a daring pre-dawn raid\, setting the course that would result in American independence in 1783. \nThe Berkshire Historical Society will be celebrating the expedition’s passage through Pittsfield and the participation of its people in the raid 250 years after it happened as part of a regional commemorative initiative. \nJoin the BCHS\, the Berkshire Museum\, and the Berkshire Athenaeum to celebrate a revolutionary meeting. On May 1\, 1775 a group met at Easton’s Tavern. Col. James Easton\, John Brown of Pittsfield\, and Captain Edward Mott of Preston\, Connecticut planned the capture of Fort Ticonderoga from the small tavern under the cover of darkness. \nMeet on Park Square at 4pm on May 1 to hear more about this historic event in the Berkshires\, where we will visit the historic marker and then move to Patrick’s Pub for a pint of ale\, and a look at the Berkshire Museum’s new Easton’s Tavern mobile museum unit. This educational unit includes a replica of John Brown’s vest and a reproduction of an 18 th century beer flagon recently found during excavations near the original Easton’s Tavern site. 
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/celebrate-berkshire-history/
LOCATION:BCHS Park Square
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260529T194749
CREATED:20250325T151356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T131501Z
UID:7313-1744138800-1744142400@berkshirehistory.org
SUMMARY:Lafayette in the Somewhat United States
DESCRIPTION: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\, Lafayette in the Somewhat United States\, explores the patriot founders’ alliance with France as personified by the teenage volunteer in George Washington’s army\, the Marquis de Lafayette. \nPart of the Berkshires250 and Lafayette200 celebrations\, this event is presented in partnership with OLLI at Berkshire Community College and Housatonic Heritage. \nFREE virtual event\, register here to receive the event link. \nThe event is sponsored by The Feigenbaum Foundation\, Greylock Federal Credit Union\, Hill Engineering\, Massachusetts Cultural Council\, and Pittsfield Cultural Council.  
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/lafayette-in-the-somewhat-united-states/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260529T194749
CREATED:20250308T162218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T155305Z
UID:7303-1742497200-1742500800@berkshirehistory.org
SUMMARY:Thirsty in the Berkshires
DESCRIPTION: Free event taking place at Hot Plate Brewery in Downtown Pittsfield. Reservations are not required.\nPittsfield’s commercial brewing history was over 60 years in the making when\, in 1886\, Jacob Gimlich\, one of the principals of the successful Pittsfield brewery firm Gimlich and White\, declared people should “use beer for their refreshment and invigoration in a temperate\, manly\, proper way.” A part of Pittsfield and Berkshires culture since the English and Dutch came to the area in the early eighteenth century\, craft beer making is enjoying a resurgence squarely anchored by over 200 years of brewing and drinking one of the world’s oldest fermented beverages. \nThis  illustrated talk by historian and educator Cynthia Brown will illuminate this fascinating part of Pittsfield’s history and culture including the story of brewer Jane Prime (or Pryn)\, a Black resident of Lenox who is listed in the 1860 United States census as a “beer maker.” Commercial and solo brewers and breweries supplied Pittsfield taverns\, inns\, families\, and individuals with their beer from before 1800 and lasting into the first years of Prohibition. After the manufacture and sale of alcohol was legal again\, larger manufacturers cornered the market until the rise of the microbrewery movement that took hold in the 1990s. Exploring the early history of local breweries provides a connection to older brewing traditions and practices and provides rich stories and some intriguing mysteries still to be explored. \nThe event is part of Hot Plate’s “Small Batch Salon” series that features unique\, taproom-only offerings. Because some documents from the early nineteenth century reference a Dutch “kuyt\,” head brewer Sarah Real wrote a custom recipe inspired by traditional gruits\, which were made from fermented cereal grains and were actually the precursors to modern beer. It is a fermented beverage that was often brewed in domestic settings\, and may well have been brewed by Jane Prime.  \nA portion of the proceeds from the evening’s sales will be donated to the Berkshire County Historical Society. \nAbout Cynthia Brown\nBrown volunteers with the Berkshire County Historical Society at Arrowhead. She also serves on the executive committee of Berkshire Educational Resources K12 (BERK12). She has a doctorate in United States history and her scholarly publications have included co-editing the institutional history\, “Lesley University: Celebrating Excellence 1909-2009” as well as other book chapters and articles. She is currently Senior Associate Commissioner for Regulatory and Veterans Affairs at the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education. \nAbout Hot Plate Brewing\nHot Plate Brewing Co. is the only Latina-owned independent beverage company and brewery in Massachusetts. Co-Founders Sarah Real and Mike Dell’Aquila first discovered craft beer during their time at Penn State in the early 2000s. A love of the art and science of beer led them to take up homebrewing as well as traveling the world. After deciding to pursue a career in craft beer\, their Brooklyn condo had their gas turned off for several years due to a code violation. Rather than giving up on their dream\, Sarah started brewing on a hot plate\, writing and revising her own recipes\, and during the COVID-19 pandemic\, they started working on a business plan.  \nThat dream has now turned into the 7-barrel brewhouse with an attached taproom that they opened in Downtown Pittsfield in 2023. They have begun distributing many of their products\, including their signature recipe Capable of Anything\, a Chamomile Blonde Ale.
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/thirsty-in-the-berkshires/
LOCATION:Hot Plate Brewing\, 1 School Stret\, Pittsfield\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T183000
DTSTAMP:20260529T194749
CREATED:20250206T151715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T162846Z
UID:7252-1740591000-1740594600@berkshirehistory.org
SUMMARY:In the Service of America: Berkshire's Black Soldiers and Veterans of the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:This virtual talk by historian Cynthia Farr Brown will look at some of the stories of the Black men from the Berkshires who served in the Continental Army and as minutemen and militia during the American Revolution\, as well as what happened to veterans living in the Berkshires after the war was over. You may have heard of Agrippa Hull\, but perhaps not about his comrade in arms Frank Duncan; Bacchus Boardman\, who came from the eastern part of Massachusetts\, served in New York\, and made his way to Pittsfield where he lived out his life; and Paul Freeman\, promised his freedom after the war by his enslaver\, who petitioned the town of Sandisfield to fulfill this promise after his former master died in service.  \nBrown volunteers with the Berkshire County Historical Society at Arrowhead. She also serves on the executive committee of Berkshire Educational Resources K12 (BERK12). She has a doctorate in United States history and her scholarly publications have included co-editing the institutional history\, “Lesley University: Celebrating Excellence 1909-2009” as well as other book chapters and articles. She is currently Senior Associate Commissioner for Regulatory and Veterans Affairs at the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education. \nFREE – please email melville@berkshirehistory.org for zoom link
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/in-the-service-of-america-berkshires-black-soldiers-and-veterans-of-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T110000
DTSTAMP:20260529T194749
CREATED:20250105T162851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T161039Z
UID:7189-1739613600-1739617200@berkshirehistory.org
SUMMARY:Winter Hike/Snowshoe
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a guided hike led by Charlotte Hood of Berkshire Natural Resources Council. We’ll begin with an introduction to the site by the Berkshire County Historical Society. Learn about Melville’s sleigh rides\, and see what Mt. Greylock looks in the winter – does it really look like a white whale?  \nFREE Event\nTrail Details: Easy (gentle pace\, minimal elevation gain) \nWhat to Bring: Please remember to bring appropriate clothing (warm\, non-cotton layers) and water. Snowshoes will be available for lending if weather permits.  \nPre-register here.
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/winter-hike-snowshoe/
LOCATION:Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T110000
DTSTAMP:20260529T194749
CREATED:20241222T162153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241222T162153Z
UID:7173-1737885600-1737889200@berkshirehistory.org
SUMMARY:Family Hike/Snowshoe and Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family for a fun winter adventure at Arrowhead! This 1-mile guided hike led by Taylor Staubach of Berkshire Natural Resources Council combines a family-friendly scavenger hunt with an introduction to the historic site by the Berkshire County Historical Society. Together we’ll tramp through storied woodlands and catch a glimpse of Mt. Greylock’s snowy silhouette.  FREE event. \nTrail Details: Easy (gentle pace\, minimal elevation gain) \nWhat to Bring: Please remember to bring appropriate clothing (warm\, non-cotton layers) and water. Snowshoes will be available for lending if weather permits.  \nPre-register here.  
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/family-hike-snowshoe-and-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T153000
DTSTAMP:20260529T194749
CREATED:20241222T164201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241222T171554Z
UID:7177-1737813600-1737819000@berkshirehistory.org
SUMMARY:Genealogy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, January 25 – March 1 \n Learn about researching your family tree during this six-session workshop led by Lisa Swigert. Swigert has over forty years of experience in genealogical research  and has been an instructor for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) for four years. The workshop begins on January 25 at the Berkshire Athenaeum from 2 – 3:30 pm and continues via Zoom on five consecutive Saturdays. Cost for the workshop is $100 for BCHS members\, $125 for non-members. Not a member yet?  Join now and save! \nSwigert will cover topics from getting started and organizing your research to finding the resources you need to answer your research questions. The workshop is appropriate for the beginning genealogist as well as those getting back into their family history research. The workshop is part of Berkshires250\, On The Road to Revolution program. \nRegister by using the BOOK NOW button.
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/genealogy-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260529T194749
CREATED:20241013T201822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T173231Z
UID:7078-1734271200-1734274800@berkshirehistory.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Tea at Arrowhead
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a tasty holiday tea in the historic parlors at Arrowhead\, with 19th century holiday readings and more!  \nUSE THE BOOK NOW BUTTON TO RESERVE YOU SPOT – $15 for BCHS members\, $20 for non-members \nSponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/holiday-tea-at-arrowhead-3/
LOCATION:Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260529T194749
CREATED:20241013T200616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T150833Z
UID:7073-1733565600-1733580000@berkshirehistory.org
SUMMARY:Storytelling at the Berkshire Athenaeum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique experience to record your own stories! In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the publication of Herman Melville’s Billy Budd\, we will collect stories of grandparents and grandchildren. Billy Budd was discovered and published by Herman Melville’s granddaughter\, Eleanor\, who shared a special relationship with her grandfather. We will record special stories of grandparents and grandchildren\, told throughout the Berkshire Athenaeum. Together with partners from the Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center at Berkshire Community College and the Berkshire Athenaeum\, we will create a story scavenger hunt for children and their families\, which will include tasty treats and art projects. All participants will receive a copy of their recorded stories. FREE \nThis program is funded in part by Mass Humanities\, which receives support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and is an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/storytelling-at-the-berkshire-athenaeum/
LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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