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Family and Kid Friendly History Activities, Events and Things to Do in the Berkshires, Berkshire County Massachusetts
ADAMS — February is African American History Month and celebrations are occurring all around the Berkshires. One such celebration especially geared towards entertaining and informing Berkshire County families and children is set to take place Thursday, Feb. 21, at the Adams Free Library, titled “African Americans and Native Americans — A Shared History of Drumming.” This…
LENOX — As fairy tales go, “Hansel and Gretel” is one of the darker ones, featuring a young brother and sister abandoned in the woods who must escape a witch who wants to eat them. But performed in a traditional Czech marionette theater at Ventfort Hall in Lenox during school vacation week, “Hansel and Gretel”…
DALTON — On Saturday, Dec. 8, from 5 to 8 p.m., Berkshire County families will celebrate the season as the town of Dalton lights up for the holidays. The evening will start at Depot Street (5-6 p.m.) where children and families can have a balloon creation made by Hobo the Clown at Realty Street courtesy…
Each year on Nov. 11 the United States honors and thanks those who are serving and have served in the military on Veterans Day. Today, Monday, Nov. 12, the United States will officially observe the holiday with a day off for many businesses and school systems every where. How can you help your child view…
PITTSFIELD – Tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 10, and Sunday, Nov. 11, the Berkshire Museum will celebrate Native American Heritage Month with four performances featuring music, stories and dance. The Chief Konkapot Festival of Native American Culture and History will be presented in partnership with Healing Winds and is featured in conjunction with the museum’s current exhibit…
LENOX — On Monday, Oct. 8, The Mount will feature its popular biennial return to the Gilded Age with its Berkshire Coaching Day. Berkshire Coaching Day will feature horse-drawn carriages and Gilded Age-attired drivers and passengers at the Lenox property. This will surely create a fantastic spectacle at the former estate of Edith Wharton, as The…
By NICHOLE DUPONT LENOX — While the age of knights and damsels has long since been replaced by Lego castles and iPads, it is still nice to pretend. Every year, in the United States and across the pond, families looking for a glimpse into the past don themselves in gauntlets and peasant blouses that harken…
