Lectures and events from the Williamstown Historical Museum (formerly known as the Williamstown House of Local History).
North Adams native & U.S. Marine, Dennis G. Pregent shares the stories of 28 Berkshire sons & daughters who served as a combat nurse, paratrooper, tail gunner, PT boat radioman from Pearl Harbor to Normandy to Iwo Jima.
Jack A. Sobon shares the rich history of New England barns & describes the carpentry, the tools, techniques, materials with illustrations and historical photos.
John Hanson shares examples of gravestones--carving, poetry, scripture, hymns -- from Westlawn & Southlawn cemeteries in Williamstown.
Charles Dew, Williams History Professor, moderates conversation with panelists Frances Jones-Sneed, MCLA History Professor Emeritus, North Adams; Thomas Ostheimer, Mt. Greylock History teacher, & Kathleen M. Morris, Clark Art Institute.
Alex Carlisle shares the early history of the Grange, followed by recollections from current Grange members Susan Bernardy, Nancy Lescarbeau, & Maureen O'Mara.
