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 – The Death of Margaret Hull
Welcome to Bidwell Lore number 168! This week we have a short post about the end of the life of Margaret Hull. 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 Annual...
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Bidwell Lore – Peggy Hull and Morris Potter
Welcome to Bidwell Lore number 166! This week we will share some deeds pertaining to the sale of Agrippa’s land holdings after he died. November is a month of Candlelight Tours of the Bidwell House Museum! On these special guided tours, you can learn about various aspects of the Museum collection from a series of local experts...
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Bidwell Lore – Peggy Hull and Joab Kellis
Welcome to Bidwell Lore number 165! This week we will talk about the property Peggy Hull inherited from Agrippa and her boarder, Joab Kellis. November is a month of Candlelight Tours of the Bidwell House Museum! On these special guided tours you can learn about various aspects of the Museum collection from a series of local experts and then...
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Bidwell Lore – Agrippa in the News
Welcome to Bidwell Lore number 164! This week we will share some articles in various newspapers and publications in the 19th century that spoke about Agrippa Hull. If you love history as much as we do and have not yet visited the Bidwell House Museum, there is still time to book your tour! We offer guided tours by...
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Bidwell Lore – Selectmen’s Records 1792-1830, Part II
Welcome to Bidwell Lore number 163! This week continue to look at some of the Stockbridge Selectboard records from the early 19th century. If you love history as much as we do and have not yet visited the Bidwell House Museum, there is still time to book your tour! We offer guided tours by appointment until the end of the...
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Bidwell Lore – Selectmen’s Records, 1792-1830
Welcome to Bidwell Lore number 162! This week we shift gears and take a look at some of the Stockbridge Selectboard records from 1792-1830. If you love history as much as we do and have not yet visited the Bidwell House Museum, there is still time to book your tour! We offer guided tours by appointment until the end...