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 written by Rob Hoogs for the Monterey Historical Society and published in the Monterey News. We are very happy to be able to reproduce them here for all of you! To read Part I of this...
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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 originally written by Rob Hoogs for the Monterey Historical Society and published in the Monterey News. We are very happy to be able to reproduce it here for all of you! One of the benefits of...
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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 House used by Adonijah Bidwell, originally published in 2021. Today, we are sharing the seating chart for the 1800 Meeting House, a topic we did not touch on during the original series. The first Meeting...
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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 the American Revolution. We have installed our own replica Liberty Pole this year and you can read all about it below. The Liberty Pole by Rob Hoogs Beginning in 1766, raising a Liberty Pole symbolized dissent...
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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 letter about the first Christmas tree in Monterey. A Christmas Letter from Marshall Spring Bidwell, Jr., to Alice Cecelia Bidwell We were reminded recently of a letter sent by Marshall Spring Bidwell (1835-1877) in which...
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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 the War of 1812. If you are getting a bit of cabin fever, don’t forget that the Bidwell grounds and trails are open daily, year-round. Head to the TRAILS page of our website to download...
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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 and veteran of the War of 1812. If you are getting a bit of cabin fever, don’t forget that the Bidwell grounds and trails are open daily, year-round. Head to the TRAILS page of our website...
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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 Jones. There is still time to donate to our Annual Appeal! Your support allows the Museum to produce this newsletter, create engaging history programs, and maintain this beautiful house and property. Click HERE to donate...
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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 get a better sense of how he lived. We will be off for the next two weeks due to the holidays and back on January 9th to wrap up the Agrippa story. Finally, our Annual Appeal...
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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 his Will. Our Annual Appeal campaign is underway! Your support allows the Museum to produce this newsletter, create engaging history programs, and maintain this beautiful house and property. Click HERE to donate today and select...