Williamstown Historical Museum Presents “The History of West Main Street”
Dustin Griffin discusses Buxton: The History of West Main Street from Benjamin Simonds to Cole Porter
Producer: Rita Watson / Williamstown Historical Museum
A Holiday Open House with “Singing School”
Listen to a capella group "Singing School" perform for the Williamstown Historical Museum's Holiday Open House
Williamstown Historical Museum Presents The History of the Botsford House
Cynthia Payne talks about the history of, buying and living in the Botsford House (the former town library) at the Williamstown Community Day Care (the former Methodist Church).
Williamstown Historical Museum Presents: “Back to School: A Historical Look at Education in Williamstown” with Jane Allen
Jane Allen illustrates the 200+ year history of W'town public schools, from 14 schools in 1853 to 2 schools today. Allen reminds us: "...it is impossible to overlook the unifying & democratizing force which free public education has brought to bear upon the character of the community..." (lecture recorded in 2017)
Williamstown Historical Museum Presents: “Leaflets Three, Let It Be!” with Robin Brickman
In this lecture and demonstration, led by acclaimed local children’s book illustrator, Robin Brickman, audience members will learn everything they didn’t know about poison ivy. In addition, Robin will discuss her artistic process and how she creates the detailed collages for the illustrations in her books.
