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Upcoming Events
32 NEW ASHFORD ROAD, WILLIAMSTOWN, MA
- Annual Meeting. “Reading Frederick Douglass Together: Berkshire County Lasting Legacies”
SATURDAY, JUNE 20th, 2026 11:00AM 32 NEW ASHFORD ROAD, WILLIAMSTOWN, MA The book discussion of Douglass’ Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave will take place Thursday, June 18th at 4:00 p.m. at the David and Joyce Milne Public Library in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Similarly, the reading of Douglass’ “What to a slave … Continue reading Annual Meeting. “Reading Frederick Douglass Together: Berkshire County Lasting Legacies” - Williamstown Historical Museum Welcomes New Executive Director
The Williamstown Historical Museum is pleased to announce that Jess Hunsicker began serving as Executive Director in April 2026, bringing experience in librarianship, museum leadership, public history, and community-based cultural programming. - “Hometown Heroes in the Civil War – Berkshire County.” Dennis Pregent, local historian/author
SATURDAY, MAY 30th, 2026 10:00AM 32 NEW ASHFORD ROAD, WILLIAMSTOWN, MA Dennis G. Pregent was born and educated in the Berkshires. He joined the Marines in 1965, served six and a half years, and was decorated during his two tours of duty in Vietnam. After being honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant, he attended and … Continue reading “Hometown Heroes in the Civil War – Berkshire County.” Dennis Pregent, local historian/author - “Williamstown in 1776.” Dusty Griffin, local historian/author
SATURDAY, MAY 9th, 2026 11:00AM 32 NEW ASHFORD ROAD, WILLIAMSTOWN, MA Over the last eight years, local historian Dustin (Dusty) Griffin has published four collections of essays on the history of Williamstown and Williamstown, the most recent of them Williamstown and Williams College: Volume 4, in June 2025. He calls the essays “microhistories,”deep dives into … Continue reading “Williamstown in 1776.” Dusty Griffin, local historian/author - “Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican History & Continued Presence” Williams College Students
SATURDAY, APRIL 25th, 2026 11:00AM NOTE CHANGE IN LOCATION: MILNE LIBRARY, 1095 MAIN STREET, WILLIAMSTOWN, MA Join us at the Williamstown Historical Museum on Saturday, April 25th at 11am for an introduction to the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Nation, whose ancestral homelands encompass Williamstown, the Berkshires, and parts of the greater northeastern U.S. Williams College students from … Continue reading “Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican History & Continued Presence” Williams College Students