Events
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Melville Trail
The Melville Trail is officially open. Pittsfield Mayor Daniel Bianchi dedicated the plaque at Pontoosuc Lake. A collaborative project funded in part by Housatonic Heritage, Executive Director Dan Bolignani spoke about our rich literary heritage. Partnered with Berkshire Historical Society at Arrowhead, The City of Pittsfield, Berkshire Athenaeum and The Trustees of Reservations, the intent …
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Winter Exhibit: “Close to the Skin: A Revealing Look at Lingerie”
Arrowhead 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesExhibit 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 …
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A “Revealing” Fashion Parade
Shire City Sanctuary 40 Melville St., Pittsfield, United StatesA Revealing Lingerie Parade - 10 women wearing 10 lingerie outfits from 10 different eras by 10 different designers. Under the guiding eye of designer/historian Joan Degusto ten models will parade the exotic, erotic and often cumbersome outfits of the period 1780 through 1920. See what not even most husbands were allowed to see as our local ladies provide …
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Writing Workshop
Arrowhead 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesWriting workshop led by Arrowhead writer-in-residence Jana Laiz. Sorry - sold out! For information about future workshops, please contact us.
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Winter Exhibit: “Close to the Skin: A Revealing Look at Lingerie”
Arrowhead 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesExhibit 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 …
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Exhibit: Close to the Skin: A Revealing Look at Lingerie – closed today
Arrowhead 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesSorry - Arrowhead is closed Sunday, April 5.
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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 …
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Come Volunteer at Arrowhead!
Arrowhead 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesFor 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.
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Annual Meeting
Country Club of Pittsfield 639 South St., Pittsfield, MA, United StatesAnnual 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!
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Opening Day of the Summer Season
Arrowhead 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesArrowhead 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 …