BERKSHIRE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Historical Society / Commission

To collect, preserve, and disseminate the history of Berkshire County, Massachusetts, and to use its collections for research, exhibition, education, and loan, including its principal artifact, Arrowhead, home of Herman Melville.

Primary Discipline

Humanities - History

Additional Disciplines

Literary Arts - General
Multi-Disciplinary

Activities

Publishing
Writing Services
Cultural Preservation
Exhibitions
Performance / Concert / Reading
Professional Network Gatherings / Events
Residency - Community
Virtual Events
Wedding / Parties / Private Gatherings
Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class

Professional Associations

  • American Association of State and Local History
  • North American Reciprocal Museum Program
  • Blue Star Museums
  • Museums for All
  • New England Museum Association
  • National Trust for Historic Preservation
  • Card to Culture Program

Additional Information

  • Approx. 6 events per year
  • Has venues available
  • Geographic Reach: City/Town-wide, County-wide, Surrounding Counties/Region, State-wide, Surrounding States/Region, Nationally, Internationally
  • Seasons active: Year round