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Upcoming Events

- The Rise and Fall of the Incredible, Indelible Grace Greylock Niles with Molly RideoutSATURDAY OCTOBER 24th, 2026 11AM 32 NEW ASHFORD ROAD, WILLIAMSTOWN, MA Join us on Saturday, October 24th, at 11am at the Williamstown Historical Museum for a lecture by local author Molly Rideout exploring the life and legacy of Grace Greylock Niles. Grace Greylock Niles (1864-1943) has been both praised and mocked, called brilliant and called … Continue reading The Rise and Fall of the Incredible, Indelible Grace Greylock Niles with Molly Rideout
- Harvest Fair (weather update!)SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th, 2026 11am-3pm32 NEW ASHFORD ROAD, WILLIAMSTOWN, MA A Cozier Harvest Fair, Indoors! We’re bringing the Harvest Fair indoors this year for a smaller, cozier celebration at the Williamstown Historical Museum and Dolan-Jenks Barn. Join us for an afternoon of music, dancing, food, family activities, and history! A Day of Fall Fun Live … Continue reading Harvest Fair (weather update!)
- “30 Years of Exoplanets: What Have We Learned?” Lecture and Stargazing with the Northern Berkshire Astronomical SocietySATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th, 2026 7:30PM 32 NEW ASHFORD ROAD, WILLIAMSTOWN, MA Join us on Saturday, September 12th at 7:30pm at the Williamstown Historical Museum for an evening of astronomy with the Northern Berkshire Astronomical Society! Northern Berkshire Astronomical Society member Dr. Bob Donahue will present a lecture on the remarkable discoveries made over the past … Continue reading “30 Years of Exoplanets: What Have We Learned?” Lecture and Stargazing with the Northern Berkshire Astronomical Society
- Flatbed Jazz Band. music/danceFRIDAY, AUGUST 28th, 2026 6PM 32 NEW ASHFORD ROAD, WILLIAMSTOWN, MA Suggested donation $10/person $25/family, cash or card at the door! Doors open at 6pm, music starts at 6:30pm. Join us for an upcoming night of music with The Flatbed Jazz Band, Friday, August 28th, with WHM’s Dancing in the Barn! Bring a picnic blanket … Continue reading Flatbed Jazz Band. music/dance
- Five Pound Horse music/danceFRIDAY, AUGUST 14th, 2026 6:30PM 32 NEW ASHFORD ROAD, WILLIAMSTOWN, MA Suggested donation $15/person $30/family, cash or card at the door! Doors open at 6:30, music starts at 7pm. 5 Pound Horse has created a regional and international buzz around electric live performances where anything’s on the table — French-language songs, banjos, marimbas, melodies from … Continue reading Five Pound Horse music/dance

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