 BCHS Presents the Opera 'Billy Budd'Sept. 20 Performance at the Linde Center in Collaboration with Berkshire Opera Festival and the Tanglewood Learning Institute  BCHS Presents 'Sailing Towards My Father'The play chronicles Melville's life from youth to old age, concentrating on his evolution as a writer and his complex relationship with God; his parents and siblings; his wife and children; and Nathaniel Hawthorne.  Berkshire County Historical Society Awarded GrantsThese grants will be used to replace lost historic louvered shutters to Herman Melville's historic home Arrowhead.  Berkshire County Historical Society Elects New Board MembersThe Berkshire County Historical Society elected its board of directors and officers for 2024.  Berkshire County Historical Explores History of Broadhallhe event begins at 5:30 p.m. and will be held at the Country Club of Pittsfield.  Berkshire County Historical Society Cemetery Tour: Church on the Hill CemeteryThe walk will take place on Wednesday Oct. 11 at 5 pm.  Berkshire County Historical Society Honors Lucretia WilliamsBerkshire County Historical Society honored the Berkshires' first known environmentalist, Lucretia Williams, by planting an elm tree at Park Square on Thursday, Tree Planting Day.  BCHS Welcomes Author, Music WriterThe program begins at 5:30 pm.  BCHS Talk on Shays' RebellionAbbott is an independent researcher and 18th century living history practitioner living in North Canaan, Conn.  Literary Hike to Monument MountainCelebrate that time Nathaniel Hawthorne and Herman Melville took a hike up Monument Mountain in 1850 by walking in their footsteps.  BCHS Presents 'Sailing Towards My Father'The performance takes place at Herman Melville's historic home Arrowhead at 5:30 pm.  BCHS Hosts Author Lorraine GermanThis free event will take place at Herman Melville's historic barn at Arrowhead beginning at 5:30 pm. Reservations are not required. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing.  BCHS Pub CrawlThe event, which is presented in partnership with Berkshire Mountain Distillers, will explore various aspects of downtown Pittsfield history paired with themed cocktails and craft beer served at downtown pubs.  BCHS Lecture on Early History of Brewing in PittsfieldThe presentation will be followed by a tasting from Berkshire Brewing Co., Hot Plate Brewing Co., and Shire Breu-Haus at Berkshire Theatre Festival's "The Garage" at 111 South Street.  Berkshire County Historical Melville Fellows To Present Written WorksThe free readings take place at the Berkshire Athenaeum at 5:30 pm; reservations are not required. In addition, both fellows will present original artwork inspired by their time at Melville's home.  Berkshire County Historical Society Virtual LectureThe virtual lecture will take place at 5:30 pm Berkshire County Historical Society Elects Board of Directors and OfficersElection of board members and officers for 2023, a review of 2022 activities, and readings by current Melville Fellows were part of the meeting.  Arrowhead: Yuletide Reading's with Kevin O'HaraReservations are required for the readings which will take place at 5:30 and 6:30 pm, Tickets are $10 for BCHS members and $15 non-members. |
