The Pioneer Valley is full of opportunities to explore local history. Please check the events calendar often.
For Events that run for multiple days and times, like exhibits and shows, see our “On-Going Events” page.
See Past Events here.
AUGUST 2018
14 August — “Treasures From the Attic, Part II”
Longmeadow Historical Society and Storrs Library
at Storrs Library, 693 Longmeadow St, Longmeadow, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Dennis Picard will engage our imaginations and curiosity as he shows and describes some of the treasures found in the attic of the Storrs House Museum. Register by calling the library @ 413.565.4181, ext 1620 or
I hope that you will consider joining us for this program on August 14. Part I in Nov. was a lot of fun and well received. Dennis has selected more neat things to show and talk about from our Longmeadow Historical Society collections.
Dennis Picard has been involved in living history all of his career. Dennis is on the LHS collections advisory committee and is a member of our new exhibit task force. I have known Dennis since 1989 and he is one of our go to people for New England history from the time before the English to WWII.
15 August — “Victorian Sentiment and Symbols: Tour of Pine Hill Cemetery”
Friends of Pine Hill Cemetery
Meet at Main Gate, 117 Court St., Westfield, 6 p.m.
The Friends of Pine Hill Cemetery – Westfield Massachusetts – will host the tour, Victorian Sentiment and Symbols, at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, August 15th. Led by Dennis Picard, former Director of Storrowton Village Museum in West Springfield, MA and forty-year expert in the Living History field. This unique opportunity will offer participants the chance to see examples of Victorian funerary art while hearing about the meaning behind the symbols on the stones. The tour is an easy walk on relatively level ground, but all participants should dress for the weather and be aware that as a garden cemetery of the 19th century, not all surfaces are paved. A five dollar donation is suggested for each participant, with all funds going directly towards the preservation and enrichment of Pine Hill Cemetery. Everyone should enter by the main gate at 117 Court Street and follow directions for parking. For more information, call: 568-7026
15 August — “Industrial Survival in a Pre-Computer World”
Noble Cooley Center for Historic Preservation, 42 Water St., Granville, 6:30 p.m.
The August NCCHP Museum living history program will be held Wednesday, 8/15 at 6:30 PM at 42 Water St. in Granville.
The NCCHP museum is pleased to host Bob Stewart, industrial archaeologist, engineer, photographer, and a founding director of the NCCHP museum talking about what he knows best. How did our ancestors create and control rail transportation, generate electricity, build ships, communicate, test aircraft, develop rockets and make all the “stuff” of 19th and 20th century commerce without the aid of computers and digitization? The presentation answers these questions and more about the creativity and ingenuity of the inventors and engineers who solved the problems of American industrialization.
Living history programs are free for members, and donations are gratefully accepted from others. Light refreshments will be served after the program.
2018 museum tour hours: 12:00 – 3:00 on 2nd and 4th Sundays each month.
Tours are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children.
Group tours (10+) can be arranged for other days/times by emailing ncchp.org@gmail.com or calling 413-357-6321
The NCCHP living history program is supported in part by a grant from the Granville Cultural Council.
19 August — “Chauffeurs and Housekeepers: A Servant’s Perspective”
Wistariahurst Museum, 238 Cabot St., Holyoke, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
This summer, deepen your knowledge of our local past by joining Wistariahurst staff, volunteers, and partners in traveling through time on a series of specialty tours at the historic Skinner Estate and across Holyoke. The next specialty tour of the season, Chauffeurs and Housekeepers: A Servant’s Perspective, will be held on Sunday, August 19, 2018 from 1:30 – 2:30pm.
This new specialty tour will be led by a Wistariahurst docent in character as Charles Linderme, chauffeur to Katherine Skinner. Learn more about the relationships between the Skinner family and their servants and support staff. Gain insight into the behind-the-scenes workings of the Skinner Estate. Learn more about what it took to run Wistariahurst as a household.
Admission to specialty tours is $10 or $7 for members, students, and seniors. Tickets are available online at http://www.Wistariahurst.org.
26 August — Open Houses
Buckland Historical Society
The Buckland Historical Society Museum – a former school house which now houses three floors of artifacts and town records.
20 Upper St., Buckland Center, MA
The Wilder Homestead – a furnished 1775 saltbox with five fireplaces, a 1779 English barn with weaving demo on a barn loom, and a shoemaker shop.
129 Rt. 112, Buckland, MA
SEPTEMBER
15 September — “Future of Our Past” Kick-Off Meeting
Pioneer Valley History Network
Location TBA, 9 a.m.
OCTOBER
8 October — Pulaski Day Parade
Polish Heritage Committee of Northampton
Northampton
On Monday, October, 8, 2018, the Polish Heritage Committee of Northampton will sponsor its 32nd Annual Pulaski Day Parade. The Committee has an important priority – the continuation of Polish history, culture, and pride – and we need your help in bringing an awareness of Polish heritage to the people of our region and to our future generations. We are asking for your support and participation in the Parade. We look forward to seeing you in Northampton Monday, October 8 celebrating our Polish Heritage.
We appreciate your generosity and support.
Chris Newman, Secretary
Polish Heritage Committee, Northampton, MA
127 King Street
Northampton, MA 01060
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