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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T100000
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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:20260529T181841
CREATED:20250502T175952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T172328Z
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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:20260529T181841
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:20260529T181841
CREATED:20250430T194739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T164838Z
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T183000
DTSTAMP:20260529T181841
CREATED:20250430T141823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T175908Z
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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:20260529T181841
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T140000
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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:20260529T181841
CREATED:20250430T185203Z
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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:20260529T181841
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:20260529T181841
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:20260529T181841
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:20260529T181841
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:20260529T181841
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:20260529T181841
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:20260529T181841
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:20260529T181841
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:20260529T181841
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260529T181841
CREATED:20241013T200246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T001231Z
UID:7070-1733061600-1733065200@berkshirehistory.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Tea and Lecture at Arrowhead
DESCRIPTION:Sold Out! \nJoin historian Lorraine German for a tea and talk about the origins of Santa Claus. She will present her talk – How Santa Claus Came to Town – that tells the story of Santa Claus in America\, tracing his journey from beloved European saint to New Amsterdam’s St. Nicholas and finally to the jolly gift-giver we’re all familiar with.  Included in the discussion will be the role that members of the New York Historical Society played in successfully marketing him to the public. \nUSE THE BOOK NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT – $15 for BCHS members\, $20 for non-members \nSponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/holiday-tea-at-arrowhead-2/
LOCATION:Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260529T181841
CREATED:20241013T195652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T141529Z
UID:7068-1731758400-1731772800@berkshirehistory.org
SUMMARY:Storytelling at Arrowhead
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique experience to record your own stories! In celebration of the centennial 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 Herman Melville’s home. 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-arrowhead/
LOCATION:Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260529T181841
CREATED:20241013T195252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241013T195252Z
UID:7064-1731524400-1731531600@berkshirehistory.org
SUMMARY:FILM:  Billy Budd
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Beacon Cinema in downtown Pittsfield for a screening of the 1962 film Billy Budd\, directed and produced by Peter Ustinov; also starring Terrence Stamp\, Robert Ryan\, and Melvyn Douglas. Enjoy this critically-acclaimed British historical drama on the big screen.   \nThe film will be introduced by Arrowhead docent Richard Matturro.  Matturro is a native of Rye\, New York\, and holds a doctorate in English with a specialization in Shakespeare and Greek Mythology. After sixteen years at the Albany Times Union\, he taught literature at the University of Albany for fourteen years. He is the author of numerous newspaper articles and six novels. 
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/film-billy-budd/
LOCATION:Beacon Cinema\, 57 North Street\, Pittsfield\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T120000
DTSTAMP:20260529T181841
CREATED:20241008T170217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T170714Z
UID:7053-1729940400-1729944000@berkshirehistory.org
SUMMARY:Forest Bathing at Arrowhead
DESCRIPTION:Start your weekend with a guided\, gentle stroll on the peaceful nature trail at Arrowhead. Forest bathing can elevate your mood\, reduce stress and improve your health. The walk will be less than a mile and includes several breaks for meditation and mindful activities. Join licensed leader Kathleen Schoenberg on a new adventure! \n$25 BCHS Members\, $30 Non-Members \nTickets can be purchased by clicking the orange “Book Now” button on the lower left of our homepage: https://berkshirehistory.org/
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/forest-bathing-at-arrowhead-2/
LOCATION:Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T150000
DTSTAMP:20260529T181841
CREATED:20240918T194459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T194559Z
UID:7041-1729432800-1729436400@berkshirehistory.org
SUMMARY:Historic North Adams Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:We are surrounded by history! Where else can you find the fathers of Archaeological Photography and the Railway Air Brake? Just who were the Johnson Greys? Join local historian Jason Vivori as we explore historic Hillside Cemetery seeking the movers and shakers of North Adams and learn how their contributions changed history and echoed into the present. Please wear sensible walking shoes and meet at the top of the hill off Brown Street. \n$15 BCHS Members\, $20 Non-Members\, Free for North Adams Residents \nTickets can be purchased by clicking the orange “Book Now” button on the lower left of our homepage: https://berkshirehistory.org/
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/historic-north-adams-cemetery-tour/
LOCATION:Hillside Cemetery\, Brown Street\, North Adams
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://berkshirehistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/hillside-cemetery.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260529T181841
CREATED:20240918T182720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T182542Z
UID:7032-1729346400-1729350000@berkshirehistory.org
SUMMARY:The Art and Architecture of the American Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered about the strange symbols that can be found on old gravestones? Join us as we explore the history\, customs\, myths and lore surrounding American cemeteries and the Rural Cemetery Movement through the lens of one the most unusual cemeteries in Massachusetts – the Hillside Cemetery in North Adams. \n$15 BCHS Members\, $20 Non-Members\, Free for North Adams Residents \nTickets can be purchased by clicking the orange “Book Now” button on the lower left of our homepage: https://berkshirehistory.org/ \n 
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/the-art-and-architecture-of-the-american-cemetery/
LOCATION:Hillside Cemetery\, Brown Street\, North Adams
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://berkshirehistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/hillside-cemetery.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T180000
DTSTAMP:20260529T181841
CREATED:20240918T194234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T194234Z
UID:7037-1729098000-1729101600@berkshirehistory.org
SUMMARY:Tour of the Riverside Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Some say that Riverside Cemetery in North Egremont is haunted. Mysterious tales have been written about this ancient cemetery bordering the Green River. It is the final resting place for some very interesting people\, famous folks\, and local legends. Join historian Gary Leveille for a walk through one of the older cemeteries in Berkshire County. Park carefully and meet at the cemetery entrance off Route 71. \n$15 BCHS Members\, $20 Non-Members \nTickets can be purchased by clicking the orange “Book Now” button on the lower left of our homepage: https://berkshirehistory.org/
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/tour-of-the-riverside-cemetery/
LOCATION:Riverside Cemetery\, Route 71\, Egremont\, MA\, 01230\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://berkshirehistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/riverside-cemetery.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T183000
DTSTAMP:20260529T181841
CREATED:20240918T180517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T170840Z
UID:7025-1728495000-1728498600@berkshirehistory.org
SUMMARY:Get to Know Susan B. Anthony
DESCRIPTION:Historic presenter Muriel Dyas portrays Berkshire-born Susan B. Anthony as she describes her life from her birth in Adams\, MA through her years of social activism. Temperance\, Abolition\, and Women’s Suffrage along with other fascinating stories of her life will be shared with historical accuracy and humor. Guests are also invited to sample a treat made from the Suffrage Cookbook. Muriel Dyas had been a historical reenactor for the past 25 years representing scandalous women throughout the centuries. She is presently a docent at the Susan B Anthony Birthplace Museum. Having had a career in science\, she uses her research techniques to delve into her character’s life. Writing her own plays also allows her to get better acquainted with her subject’s life as well as their personality. \n$15 BCHS Members\, $20 Non-Members \nTickets can be purchased by clicking the orange “Book Now” button on the lower left of our homepage: https://berkshirehistory.org/
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/susan-b-anthony-presentation/
LOCATION:Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://berkshirehistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/susan-b-anthony.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T181841
CREATED:20241008T165908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T165908Z
UID:7051-1728403200-1728406800@berkshirehistory.org
SUMMARY:Guided Photography Walk at Arrowhead
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of our exhibition on Berkshire photographer Arthur Palme\, join Berkshire native photographer Bella Vendetta of Bella Luna Rosa Photo Studio on a guided group photo tour. Amateur\, professional\, hobbyist\, and all folks who are curious about nature photography are invited to join us for this free event.  We’ll walk from the side lawn of the Arrowhead up to the wooded area a bit and back down again. Plenty of opportunity to take beautiful fall photos of a historic and important iconic Berkshire location. After the photo walk has concluded\, participants will email Bella their five favorite photos from the day\, and she will create a folder for everyone to view and comment on each other’s work.\nMeet at the picnic tables by the barn\, and bring your own water\, sunscreen\, snacks (if needed)\, closed-toed hiking shoes and walking stick if desired.  Bring your own camera!  Any type!\nNo reservations required – FREE
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/guided-photography-walk-at-arrowhead/
LOCATION:Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T173000
DTSTAMP:20260529T181841
CREATED:20240918T153844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T182805Z
UID:7021-1728057600-1728063000@berkshirehistory.org
SUMMARY:Becket Cemetery Walk
DESCRIPTION:Tyringham resident John Hanson will give a walking tour of interesting gravestones in the Becket Center Cemetery. Hanson has been studying early New England gravestones and epitaphs for years and has published and lectured extensively. On this tour\, he will discuss the iconography of the stones\, share some noteworthy verses\, and discuss what they tell us about early New Englanders’ attitudes towards life and death. Meet at 55 YMCA Road\, right on Route 8. \n$15 Members\, $20 Non-Members \nTickets can be purchased by clicking the orange “Book Now” button on the lower left of our homepage: https://berkshirehistory.org/
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/becket-cemetery-walk/
LOCATION:Becket Center Cemetery\, 55 YMCA Road\, Becket\, MA\, 01223\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://berkshirehistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/north-becket-cemetery.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260529T181841
CREATED:20240913T190627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T190627Z
UID:7012-1727517600-1727539200@berkshirehistory.org
SUMMARY:Arrowhead Community Day
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the fall season at Arrowhead with a food truck\, music\, hands-on activities\, local history and preservation exhibits\, Revolutionary War reenactors\, ice cream from SoCo creamery\, cider tastings\, and more. \nFREE (Tickets for house tours required)
URL:https://berkshirehistory.org/event/arrowhead-community-day-3/
LOCATION:Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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