ashley house

The Legacy of Elizabeth Freeman

Step into a pivotal chapter of American history on this guided tour of the Col. John Ashley House— where Elizabeth “Mum Bett” Freeman was enslaved before she boldly sued for her freedom and helped end slavery in Massachusetts. As you explore this 18th-century home, you’ll learn… Read More

bartholomew's cobble

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

mission house

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

backstairs tour

Cancelled – Naumkeag Backstairs Tour

Step behind the blue velvet curtain that hid the servants’ staircase and discover the secrets of running a Gilded Age country estate. Beginning in the work yard, guests will visit rarely seen areas of Naumkeag as they ascend from the basement kitchens to the third-floor maid’s quarters, stopping along the… Read More

mission house

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