In April 2020, we introduced our history series, Bidwell Lore. In this feature, we share stories about the Bidwell Family,...
January 20, 2026January 20, 2026
Bidwell Lore – Monterey Schooling in the 18th Century, Part II
Welcome to installment 221 of Bidwell Lore! This week we conclude a 2-part series about schooling in 18th century Monterey. These articles were originally...
January 6, 2026January 6, 2026
Bidwell Lore – Monterey Schooling in the 18th Century
Welcome to Bidwell Lore! This week we start a 2-part series about schooling in 18th century Monterey. This article was...
July 8, 2025August 9, 2025
Bidwell Lore – The Township #1 Meeting House: Who Sat Where?
Welcome to installment 209 of Bidwell Lore! Over the last several weeks, we have been sharing a series about the 18th Meeting...
June 10, 2025June 12, 2025
Bidwell Lore – The Liberty Pole
Welcome to Bidwell Lore! This week, we are sharing a short post about Liberty Poles, a form of rebellion used during...
December 17, 2024February 3, 2025
Bidwell Lore – The First Christmas Tree in Monterey
Welcome to Bidwell Lore number 196. In honor of the season, we wanted to share a wonderful and timely Bidwell family...
February 6, 2024February 8, 2024
Bidwell Lore – Captain John Hunt, Part II
Welcome to Bidwell Lore number 173! This week, we finish sharing the story of Captain John Hunt, a Stockbridge resident and veteran of...
January 23, 2024January 25, 2024
Bidwell Lore – Captain John Hunt, Part I
Welcome to Bidwell Lore number 172! This week we begin a short two-part series about Captain John Hunt, a Stockbridge resident...
January 9, 2024January 11, 2024
Bidwell Lore – Saying Goodbye to Agrippa Hull
Welcome to Bidwell Lore number 171! This week we wrap up our series on Agrippa Hull with an essay from Electa...
December 19, 2023January 9, 2024
Bidwell Lore – Agrippa’s Probate Inventory
Welcome to Bidwell Lore number 170! This week we are looking at the inventory taken when Agrippa died so you can...
December 12, 2023January 9, 2024
Bidwell Lore – Agrippa Hull’s Will
Welcome to Bidwell Lore number 169! This week we share one more story about Agrippa and also take a look at...