Past Events

  The 2011 Calendar

Saturday, May 15th 8am-Noon

 “In Search of Spring Migrants” Bird Walk with Gil Schrank. Meet at the Museum, bring binoculars, water and lunch. 8 am—noon

Sunday, May 29th 3pm

 Concert and Opening Reception. Revolutionary-War-era songs performed by singer-songwriter Diane Taraz on guitar, lap dulcimer and a capella, to ring in the new season. Refreshments. 3pm.

Saturday, June 11th 10am

 Arbor Building Workshop with Ruth Green and Michael Banner. 10am.

Saturday, June 25th 10am

 “Splitsville: Tyringham and Monterey in 1847” History talk by Clint Elliott about the rift that caused the division of the town. Held at Tyringham Union Church, Main Road, Tyringham. 10am

Saturday, July 2nd 1pm-4:30pm

 Bidwell House Museum Township No. 1 Day: A community celebration of Tyringham and Monterey history. Live music by local musicians, children’s activities, pie-baking contest, antiques appraisals featuring Charles Flint of Charles Flint Antiques; “Royal Hemlock Trail Walk” led by Dr. Richard Greene; author talk by local historian Bernard Drew; “Historic Stone Walls” talk and walk by Land Planner Rob Hoogs, more… For details and individual event times, please check www.bidwellhousemuseum.org or call (413) 528-6888 .Supported in part by a grant from the Monterey Cultural Council and the Tyringham Cultural Council. 1 – 4:30 p.m. Free.

Saturday, July 9th 10am

 “ Birth and Childhood in Early America.” A colonial history talk by Yale Prof. John Demos. Held at Tyringham Union Church, Main Road, Tyringham. 10 am

Saturday, July 16th 10am

 “ Adult Life in Early America.” A colonial history talk by Yale Prof. John Demos. Held at Tyringham Union Church, Main Road, Tyringham. 10 am

Saturday, July 23rd 10am

 “ Early Berkshire Homes and their Restoration.” A talk by Michael White of Michael White Contractors, Mill River, MA. 10am.

Saturday, July 30th 10am

 “ Old Age and Death in Early America.” A colonial history talk by Yale Prof. John Demos. Held at Tyringham Union Church, Main Road, Tyringham. 10 am

Saturday, August 13th 4-7pm

 Caribbean Garden Party for Bidwell House MuseumLive music, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent and live auction. Party benefits the historic 1750s Bidwell House Museum. 4 – 7 p.m., Art School Road, Monterey. 413-528-6888 .

August 20 – Sept 12th

 Special Exhibition: “ Setting the Table in Early America: Redware in the Bidwell House Museum”

Saturday, August 20th 10am

 “ Pottery Demonstration and Workshop” by Pied Potter Rick Hamelin. 10am. Free. Supported by a grant from the Tyringham Cultural Council Followed by the opening of the exhibition “Setting the Table in Early America.”

Saturday, August 27th 10am

 “ Redware Pottery in the Bidwell House Collection”. A talk and tour by Steve and Lorraine German of Mad River Antiques, North Granby, CT. 10am

Saturday, September 3rd 10am

 Redware Exhibit Tour. 10am.

Saturday, September 17th 10am

 Housatonic Heritage Walk: “ The Flora and Fauna of the Bidwell Forest,” a walking seminar with Professor Tim Flanagan . For details, please check www.heritage-hikes.org . 10 am.

Sunday, September 18th 1pm

 Housatonic Heritage Walk: “ A Forgotten Colonial Road in Beartown”. A hike with historian Bernard Drew. For meeting place and details, please check www.heritage-hikes.org . 1 pm.

Saturday, September 24th 10am

 “Scarecrow Workshop” led by Maureen and Michael Banner. Supported by a grant from the Monterey Cultural Council. 10am.

Saturday, October 1st 10am

 Housatonic Heritage Walk : “ Archaeology on Bidwell Grounds: Native Americans, the First Meeting House and the Knox Trail”. Led by George Emmons. 10 am.

Sunday, October 9th 11am-2pm

 Pumpkin Fest Family event with fun activities for children of all ages. Hosted by the Garden Angels and Ruth Green. 11am-2pm.

Saturday, November 26th 4-7pm

 Colonial Thanksgiving Party Benefit for the museum with live music, refreshments, and silent auction. 4-7pm. .