Berkshire County Historical Society

Holiday Tea and Lecture at Arrowhead
2024-12-01 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Arrowhead, 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
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Join 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.
USE THE BOOK NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT – $15 for BCHS members, $20 for non-members
Sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union

Storytelling at the Berkshire Athenaeum
2024-12-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
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
This 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.

Holiday Tea at Arrowhead
2024-12-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Arrowhead, 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
Enjoy a tasty holiday tea in the historic parlors at Arrowhead, with 19th century holiday readings and more!
USE THE BOOK NOW BUTTON TO RESERVE YOU SPOT – $15 for BCHS members, $20 for non-members
Sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union
