REMEMBERING THE REVOLUTION:
Celebration and Commemoration in the Berkshires
July 3 through November 2, 2026
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a landmark that provides the opportunity to both reflect on where we’ve been as a nation and contemplate what the future might bring.
Events relating to the Revolutionary War loom large in the current moment: though the Berkshires was not home to major battles, it still played a significant role. During those 250 years leading up to the present day, Berkshire County has commemorated a number of milestone events, not just relating to the Revolutionary War: the founding of Berkshire County and its 32 towns; Henry Knox’s trek from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston; the Marquis du Lafayette’s tour through Pittsfield; and many others. Some are celebrated annually, such as the Pittsfield Fourth of Parade and other seasonal events.
These were commemorated in numerous ways, from parades to reenactments to monuments and more. Some celebratory traditions have changed over the years, impacted by contemporaneous events, and many continue to this day. This exhibit explores the history of celebration in the county through a range of period costumes, photographs, ephemera, and more.
This exhibit is free and open to the public Thursday through Monday from 10 am – 4 pm July 3 – November2, 2026.
Remembering the Revolution is sponsored by The Feigenbaum Foundation, Massachusetts Cultural Council, and Housatonic Heritage.
