♦Welcome to the Bidwell House Museum♦

The museum building will open for the season on Saturday, May 25th. The grounds are open year-round daily from dawn until dusk for hiking and nature watching. The Bidwell House is located on a country lane in the rural town of Monterey in the southern Berkshires of Massachusetts. Please explore our website: read about the colonial history of the region, plan to attend Season Events, learn about School Programs, discover fun volunteer opportunities, and much more.

The museum building is open Memorial Day to Columbus Day, Thursdays through Mondays from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. Tours are on the hour, with the last tour beginning at 3 p.m.

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Enjoy the new interpretive trail:

The Historic Berkshires: An 18th Century Trail

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Take a look at the 7-31-12 Berkshire Eagle article about a 2012 intern project:

“Cracking the Code: Young History Scholar Deciphers 1759 Sermon”

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♦Thank you for supporting the Museum♦

Take a look at photos of the Colonial Thanksgiving Party on Rural Intelligence: click here.

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To learn more about the forest management initiative
at the museum, please click here.
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