 Berkshire County Historical: 'In The Service of America' LectureThe lecture 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.  Winter Snowshoe Hike at ArrowheadThis free event offers participants a chance to explore the grounds while learning about Melville's history, including his sleigh rides, and to view Mt. Greylock's winter scenery.  Snowshoe Hike at ArrowheadA hike will take place on Jan. 26, weather permitting, and are free to the public.  'Moby-Dick' Read-a-thonThis is the 8th annual read-a-thon.  BCHS Presents 'Poor Herman'Performances take place at Arrowhead's historic barn and begin at 7 pm.  Melville's Linguistics LectureTickets are $5 for BCHS members, $10 for non-members  Berkshire Historical Presents Author Lee McColganLee McColgan has worked on Boston's Old North Church, Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House, and other buildings.  Pittsfield Council OKs Arrowhead Sewer ExtensionThe approximately 700-foot extension includes the installation of two deep manholes and will connect two other properties to the city sewer.  Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Arrowhead Sewer ExtensionThe Finance Committee on Monday supported a $650,000 borrowing under the Sewer Enterprise Fund for a connection to Herman Melville's Arrowhead.  Daf Moby: A Voyage Through Melville's TalmudWilliams College Professors Jeffrey Israel and Eden Dekel Discuss Their Unique Approach to Studying Moby-Dick  Berkshire County Historical Society Holiday TeaThe event takes place on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 3 pm  Berkshire County Historical Society Forest BathingStart your Sunday with a one-hour guided, stroll on the nature trail at Arrowhead on Sunday, Oct. 29, beginning at 11 am.  Berkshire County Historical Society Presents ReWrittenReWritten explores the intimate relationship between Herman Melville and Nathaniel Hawthorne through dance, live music, projection, art installations, and text moving in and around the grounds of Arrowhead, reimagining an intergenerational queer love story.  BCHS Musing with Melville ProgramMusing With Melville sessions will have limited availability Tuesdays and Wednesdays, June through October.  Pittsfield CPA Committee Supports Out of Cycle Arrowhead ApplicationOn Monday, the panel approved a $10,000 allocation of Community Preservation Act monies for Berkshire Historical Society to repair a chimney that is compromising the former home of author Herman Melville. |
