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Bidwell House Museum
Authentically restored & located on 192 acres, the Bidwell House Museum tells the story of life in the 18th C Berkshires via seasonal programs and hourly guided tours of the elegant c.1760 Georgian saltbox home. Open Memorial Day to October.
PO Box 537
100 Art School Road
Monterey, MA 01245
(413) 528-6888
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Chesterwood
Chesterwood is the country home, studio and gardens of America’s foremost sculptor, Daniel Chester French (1850-1931), known for the Minute Man in Concord, MA, and the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. Historic site offers sweeping views, annual contemporary sculpture show, family events and picnic area, hiking trails; groups & weddings welcome.
4 Williamsville Rd
PO Box 827
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3579
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Clark Art Institute
Outstanding collections of French Impressionist, Old Master and American paintings in a natural setting of profound beauty. Enjoy year-round exhibitions and dynamic public programs for all ages and interests.
225 South Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-2303
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Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio
Visit this Modernist jewel built from 1931-41 by artists George L.K. Morris and his wife Suzy Frelinghuysen set on a 46-acre estate in the heart of Lenox. They painted, championed abstract art and collected Cubist masters including Picasso and Gris, often from artists they knew. Furnishings by modern masters including Deskey and Frankl complete the harmony of modern art, architecture and design.
Self-guided tours and advanced timed ticketing for 2021. Weekly outdoor painting demonstrations and Color Theory classes by professional artists. Woodland walks and documentary viewing on site. Please visit www.frelinghuysen.org for details and updates.
92 Hawthorne Street
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-0166
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High Lawn Farm
High Lawn Farm is a historic, fourth-generation family-owned dairy farm, specializing in premium quality dairy products made with pure Jersey cow’s milk. Visit our scenic farmstead to meet our cows and stop in our store. Artisanal cheeses, ice cream, made-to-order charcuterie boards, & more. Open daily, year-round.
535 Summer Street
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-0672
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Historic New England’s Merwin House
This Federal style houseThey and their daughter, Vipont Merwin, traveled extensively collecting European and American furnishings and objects to decorate their home. Merwin House today is a museum of the family’s collection and the location of the Berkshires office of the Housatonic Valley Association, preserversof the Housatonic watershed.
14 Main Street
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(617)994-6662
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Naumkeag House and Gardens
Gilded Age mansion offering guided garden tours and self-guided touring of the historic house. With 44 rooms in the main house and 8 acres of landscaped gardens designed by Fletcher Steele, Naumkeag offers a delightful way to spend a summer day. The Rose Garden Cafe, our seasonal outdoor cafe is open 10am-3:30pm serving charcuterie boards, picnic boxes, local baked goods and afternoon tea on select weekends (pre-registration required). Open Late May-Early September Thursday-Monday 10am-4pm, last ticket sale at 3pm. Open in the fall/winter for our seasonal events, The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show and Winterlights. Please check the website for more details on these events: Naumkeag, Stockbridge, MA – The Trustees of Reservations.
5 Prospect Hill Road
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-8138 (May-Oct)
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Norman Rockwell Museum
“A must-see in the Berkshires!” World’s largest collection of original Rockwell art, and featured American illustrators. Rockwell’s Studio and Terrace Café open seasonally. Free gallery talks. Open year-round.
9 Glendale Road, Route 183 (1/4 mi. South on Rte. 183 from the intersection of Rte. 102 & 183)
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-4100
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Stockbridge Library, Museum & Archives
The mission of the Stockbridge Library, Museum & Archives is to be a vibrant center of community life in Stockbridge. The Library serves the needs of the residents of Stockbridge and the surrounding communities by promoting lifelong learning, strengthening community, and preserving the historical record of the town.
VIRTUAL BERKSHIRES & SPECIAL OFFERINGS
New to the Library:
Free checkouts of digital books, magazines, and audiobooks
Kanopy digital film streaming!
Kanopy is a video-streaming platform dedicated to thoughtful and thought-provoking films that foster learning and conversation. You’ll find documentaries, The Criterion Collection, The Great Courses, world cinema, Kanopy Kids, and more.
For Stockbridge Library cardholders only.
New York Times Digital! The New York Times is now available free, compliments of the Library. Simply click on the link and redeem a code for 72 hours of access. Get a new code as often as you’d like. You’ll need to complete a one-time registration with New York Times Digital the first time you log on. Questions? Email us at info@stockbridgelibrary.org
46 Main Street
P.O. Box 119
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-5501
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