Williamstown Historical Museum – Reading the Gravestones with John Hanson
John Hanson shares examples of gravestones--carving, poetry, scripture, hymns -- from Westlawn & Southlawn cemeteries in Williamstown.
Series: Williamstown Historical Museum
Lectures and events from the Williamstown Historical Museum (formerly known as the Williamstown House of Local History).
Williamstown Historical Museum – History, A Conversation About Stories Told, Untold, and Retold
Charles Dew, Williams History Professor, moderates conversation with panelists Frances Jones-Sneed, MCLA History Professor Emeritus, North Adams; Thomas Ostheimer, Mt. Greylock History teacher, & Kathleen M. Morris, Clark Art Institute.
Williamstown Historical Museum – History of the Williamstown Grange and Grange Hall
Alex Carlisle shares the early history of the Grange, followed by recollections from current Grange members Susan Bernardy, Nancy Lescarbeau, & Maureen O'Mara.
Williamstown Historical Museum – Shirley Chisholm presented by Barbara Winslow
"Unbought & Unbossed," Shirley Chisholm ran for President in 1972. Chisholm was the 1st Black woman elected to Congress (served 7 terms 1969-1983). Barbara Winslow is the author of "Shirley Chisholm: Catalyst for Change."
Remembering The Spruces, 10 years after Irene, 8.28.21
Folks shared stories, memories, their relationship with The pre-Irene Spruces on the 10th anniversary of the hurricane's destruction of some 300 people's homes.
