It's a country mile to the 18th Century - Come Join Us! |
Monday, May 30th, 3 am |
Opening Reception , Blessing of the House and
Dedication of Jack Jefferson Memorial Bencheswith the Revs. Elizabeth Goodman and Janet McKinstry |
May 31st 11am |
Memorial Day -The Bidwell House Museum opens for the season
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June 12th 10am |
Restoring the 1740s Deacon Hale House , Michael White of Michael White Contractors on his fascinating year-long project at the historic Monterey home
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June 26th 10am |
Yale Professor John Demos' colonial history talk:
The Lost World of Early America : Rhythms and Regularities of Daily Life in the 1700s . Held at Tyringham Union Church, Main Rd , Tyringham |
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July 3rd 1pm-4:30pm |
Township No. 1 Day : a free community celebration of Tyringham and Monterey history. Tours, live music, children's activities, pie-baking contest, Antiques Appraisals featuring Charles Flint of Charles Flint Antiques; Royal Hemlock Trail Walk led by Dr. Richard Greene; Colonial Gardening talk by certified horticulturist and landscape architect Ruth Green, Early Settlement and Land History talk by Rob Hoogs, more…
Supported in part by a grant from the Monterey Cultural Council and the Tyringham Cultural Council. |
July 10th, 10 am - noon |
Yale Professor John Demos' colonial history talk:
The Lost World of Early America : Social Life, Social Conventions, and Rules in the 1700s . Held at Tyringham Union Church, Main Road , Tyringham
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July 24th 10am
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Building a Traditional New England Stone Wall : a hands-on workshop with Roger Tryon. Bring work gloves, wear boots, learn this ancient craft |
July 31st 10am |
Housewives, Midwives, and Doctoresses: Women in
Early American Medicine , a talk by Yale history professor Rebecca Tannenbaum |
August 7th 4pm-7pm |
Romantic Garden Party at historic Fiddletop. Music, fun, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, silent auction. Fundraiser to benefit the Museum
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August 14th 10am |
Yale Professor John Demos' colonial history talk:
The Lost World of Early America : Ways and Means of Communication in the 1700s . Held at Tyringham Union Church, Main Road , Tyringham |
August 28th
10 am – 2 pm |
Yale Professor John Demos' colonial history talk:
The Lost World of Early America : Religion, Magic, Witchcraft, and "Wonders" in the 1700s. Held at Tyringham Union Church, Main Road , Tyringham |
September 4th
10 am |
Monterey Cemeteries and Grave Markers , a talk and guided tour by Monterey historian and genealogist Cynthia Hoogs |
October 2nd 10am |
Historic Stone Wall Walk with Land Planner Rob Hoogs |
October 3rd |
260 th Anniversary of Reverend Adonijah Bidwell's ordination!
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| October 9th 11 am – 2 pm |
Annual Pumpkin Fest . A family event with fun-filled activities for children of all ages. Hosted by the Garden Angels and Ruth Green. |
| October 11th 10am |
Columbus Day Celebration of Massachusetts Archaeology Month : Local historian George Emmons will lead a walk to the site of the historic Meeting House and to the intriguing stone cairns . Season closing reception with refreshments to follow. |
| November 27 th 4 - 7 pm |
Thanksgiving in New England Pary , Benefit for the Museum with live music, refreshments and auction. |
