The Pioneer Valley is full of opportunities to explore local history. Please check the events calendar often.
See Past Events here.
DECEMBER
7 December — Annual Reception for Members & Supporters
Historic Northampton, 46 Bridge St., Northampton, 5 – 7 pm
It’s time to celebrate!
Come celebrate our 2018 accomplishments, preview our plans for a new exhibit coming in Spring 2019, & enjoy delicious refreshments in the company of other supporters!
P.S. You will get more than nuts & berries!
8 & 9 December — Tavern Games
Historic Deerfield, Deerfield, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sit down and enjoy a game of checkers, fox and geese or merelles. Try your hand at table top nine pins, Jacob’s ladder, and ball and cup. Hall Tavern.
9 December — “Parade of Trees”
Clark Chapman House, 234 College Highway, Southampton
You’re invited to the 10th Annual Parade of Trees at the Clark Chapman House. This is a free event featuring tradition, contemporary, and whimsically decorated trees for the holiday season.
Join us Saturday, December 29th from 1 – 4 p.m. and
Sundays December 2nd & 9th from 2 – 4 p.m.
Santa will be available for pictures Dec. 2nd and 9th.
Holiday refreshments served. Vote for your favorite tree!
9 December — Free Museum Admission with Gift Donation
Historic Deerfield, Deerfield, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Bring an unwrapped toy or gift donation for the Community Action Family Center in lieu of museum admission for the day. Gifts should be unwrapped. Gifts can include toys, gift cards, and even helpful items like gift wrap and tape. The Family Center serves adolescents and teens in addition to younger children, so please help us provide gifts for this age group too.
12 December — PVHN: Holiday Gathering
Pioneer Valley History Network
at Munich Haus Restaurant, 13 Center St, Chicopee, 6 p.m.
Last year, the Pioneer Valley History Network decided to open up its
last meeting of the year and invite the public to its Holiday Gathering.
It was a blast. Plus, we got to know more of the people who are involved
in the things we do.
So, once again, you are invited to attend our Holiday Gathering which
will be held on Wednesday, December 12 at the Munich Haus restaurant in
Chicopee. Festivities will begin about 6 p.m. and you will be able to
order food from their menu and drinks from the bar, pay as you go.
This is a fun event with minimal “business” and lots of opportunity to
relax and get to know your colleagues. For planning purposes, let us know if you plan to attend by emailing us at: pioneervalleyhistory@gmail.com
Thanks, and I hope to see you on December 12.
13 December — PVHN: Author Talk & Booksigning
Pioneer Valley History Network and Historic Northampton
Historic Northampton, 46 Bridge St, Northampton, 7 p.m.
“This book was written mostly by women, for women and to women,” Phaneuf said, adding that 1,000 women are featured in the book. “This book celebrates what was a long and trying struggle (for equality) that lasted way too long and isn’t over.”
PVHN members will recognize some of the people and stories from our “Remarkable Women” project several years ago, as that project was one of the many sources used in this book. You WILL know somebody featured in this work. They will make fantastic holiday gifts for the local history lovers on your list.
14-16 December — “Nutcracker & Sweets”
Massachusetts Academy of Ballet
at Wistariahurst Museum, 238 Cabot St., Holyoke
Join us December 14, 15, and 16 for one of Holyoke’s most beloved holiday traditions as the Massachusetts Academy of Ballet presents “Nutcracker & Sweets” at Wistariahurst. This unique, historical interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet is presented through narration and dance in the historic setting of Wistariahurst. Student dancers perform the magical story with a local historical twist and lively choreography in eight performances on Friday, December 14 at 4 pm and 6:30 pm; Saturday, December 15 at 11:30 am, 2 pm, and 4:30 pm; and Sunday, December 16 at 11:30 am, 2 pm, and 4:30 pm.
Seating is limited and advance ticket purchase is required. Seated tickets are available for $15. Standing Room tickets are available for $12. Children under 4 are permitted on laps at no additional charge. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.Wistariahurst.org. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Wistariahurst Visitor’s Center, Monday through Friday from 10 am to 2 pm. For more information, please visit http://www.Wistariahurst.org.
ABOUT MASSACHUSETTS ACADEMY OF BALLET: Massachusetts Academy of Ballet is a training school for students interested in pursuing a career in classical ballet. The Academy also has a program for non-professional students and adults who value the best quality ballet training and artistic education. The classes at the Massachusetts Academy of Ballet emphasize classical ballet technique, musicality, artistry, and creativity.
ABOUT WISTARIAHURST: Wistariahurst is an educational and cultural center owned and operated by the City of Holyoke and supported by Historic Holyoke at Wistariahurst. Wistariahurst is dedicated to preserving Holyoke’s history and inspiring an appreciation of history and culture through educational programs, exhibits and special events. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Wistariahurst is the former home of William Skinner, a prominent silk manufacturer and was built in 1874. Today, Wistariahurst offers a wide variety of public programs and events including: workshops, concerts, lectures and demonstrations and serves the community through educational programs, community partnerships, history projects, and outreach activities. More information is available at http://www.Wistariahurst.org
23 December — “Out of the Darkness: A History of Illumination in Hatfield”
Hatfield Historical Museum, 39 Main St., Hatfield, 4:30 – 6 p.m.
In conjunction with the Town of Hatfield’s 38th Luminarium (schedule to follow), all free:
4:30-6 pm: New exhibit in Historical Museum (2nd floor of library)
5:00 pm: Holiday Storytime in Hatfield Public Library
6:00 pm: Caroling at Town Hall, accompanied by Smith Academy Jazz Band, followed by hot cocoa, coffee, donuts and Santa at the Fire Department
7:00-8:00 pm: Luminarium Concert at the Hatfield Congregational Church
For more info, go to: hatfieldhistory.weebly.com
Kathie Gow
Curator, Hatfield Historical Museum, hatfieldhistory.weebly.com
Oral History Producer, wordspicturesstories.com
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