Elizabeth Freeman Day Celebration
Gather for a joyful day of reflection, learning, and community at this annual celebration honoring the life and legacy of Elizabeth Freeman, whose landmark 1781 case contributed to the abolition of slavery in Massachusetts. Bring this powerful history to life as you explore the historic home where Freeman’s courageous… Read More
Elizabeth Freeman and New Research into Enslavement at The Ashley House
Join Livy Scott, our Decorative Arts Trust Curatorial Fellow, for a special guided tour of The Ashley House focusing on her new research and discoveries about the lives of those enslaved in the Ashley household, including Elizabeth Freeman and at least eight other individuals (Betsey, Brom, Harry, Ceaser, Mary, Adam Mullen,… Read More
Scenic Songs with Matt the Electrician, Erin McKeown, and Natalia Zukerman
Calling all outdoor enthusiasts and music lovers! Join us in scenic locations across the state with some of your favorite performing artists for a special, unplugged live music experience like no other. These acoustic shows are unique opportunities to enjoy live music in community and nature. On Sunday, July… Read More
Naumkeag Backstairs Tour
Step behind the blue velvet curtain that once hid the servants’ staircase and explore the hidden side of life at Naumkeag during the Gilded Age. This special behind-the-scenes tour takes you beyond the main rooms and into the rarely-seen spaces where the real work of running a grand country estate… Read More
Naumkeag Backstairs Tour
Step behind the blue velvet curtain that once hid the servants’ staircase and explore the hidden side of life at Naumkeag during the Gilded Age. This special behind-the-scenes tour takes you beyond the main rooms and into the rarely-seen spaces where the real work of running a grand country estate… Read More
Naumkeag Backstairs Tour
Step behind the blue velvet curtain that once hid the servants’ staircase and explore the hidden side of life at Naumkeag during the Gilded Age. This special behind-the-scenes tour takes you beyond the main rooms and into the rarely-seen spaces where the real work of running a grand country estate… Read More
Mohicans, Missionaries and Migrating Colonists: A Guided Tour
New England’s Colonial history—from the perspective of the colonists as well as the indigenous peoples who preceded them—comes alive inside the home to the first missionary to the Mohicans. This National Historic Landmark was originally built around 1742 by the Rev. John Sergeant, the first missionary to… Read More
Nature Journaling with Nanci Worthington
Join New Marlborough artist and NEGSI member, Nanci Worthington as she guides you through nature journaling sessions at Bartholomew’s Cobble. Nanci will teach you how to observe nature and your surroundings and capture what you see, hear and feel on paper. This group is for everyone– self proclaimed naturalists, bird… Read More
Nature Journaling with Nanci Worthington
Join New Marlborough artist and NEGSI member, Nanci Worthington as she guides you through nature journaling sessions at Bartholomew’s Cobble. Nanci will teach you how to observe nature and your surroundings and capture what you see, hear and feel on paper. This group is for everyone– self proclaimed naturalists, bird… Read More
Full Moon Hike at Notchview with Adventure East
Join us for an exciting evening under the stars as we enjoy a hike lit by the full moon. Located in the Berkshires, our hike at Notchview offers mostly flat terrain with beautifully groomed trails nestled among red spruce and northern hardwood forest land. Perfect for woodland wanderers, this is… Read More
Nature Journaling with Nanci Worthington
Join New Marlborough artist and NEGSI member, Nanci Worthington as she guides you through nature journaling sessions at Bartholomew’s Cobble. Nanci will teach you how to observe nature and your surroundings and capture what you see, hear and feel on paper. This group is for everyone– self proclaimed naturalists, bird… Read More
Literary Legacy: A Guided Tour of the William Cullen Bryant Homestead
Reopening Summer 2025 for the first time since 2019!! Step into the world of 19th-century poet, journalist, and conservationist William Cullen Bryant at his beloved family homestead in Cummington, Massachusetts. This guided tour offers a look inside Bryant’s thoughtfully preserved country estate, where he spent his… Read More