PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society will present a pub crawl through historic downtown Pittsfield on Saturday, May 13, beginning at 4 pm at Patrick's Pub. 

 

The 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. Learn about the famous "Fighting Parson," a Revolutionary War prison, the once-prominent Union Station, and much more.

 

Participating establishments are Patrick's Pub, Thistle and Mirth, Hot Plate Brewing Co., Berkshire Palate, and Methuselah Bar and Lounge. The crawl will culminate with the launch of BCHS's summer "Cultural Cocktail" developed with Berkshire Mountain Distillers. Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance online at berkshirehistory.org or by phoning 413 442 1793; $20 for BCHS members, $25 for non-members. You must be 21 years of age or older to participate in this event.

 

"We are very excited to be participating with Berkshire Mountain Distiller's Cultural Cocktails program this summer," said BCHS Executive Director Lesley Herzberg. "To kick off our participation we will be hosting a pub crawl and that ends at Methuselah Bar and Lounge where we will announce our concoction."