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Here’s how a trek into Osborn Woods in Mount Washington led to a hidden treasure
4+ hour, 37+ min ago (872+ words) The Osborn Burial Ground off West Road in Mount Washington, is often called the oldest cemetery of white inhabitants in Berkshire County. This grave, with its own fence, dominates the small cemetery. The migration of European populations into what is…...
Collector amasses more than 300 artifacts tied to Sheffield history
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (711+ words) Dan Bethel of Lincoln, R.I., a former Berkshire County resident, has historical artifacts he has collected from various New England towns including Sheffield and Ashley Falls. SHEFFIELD — Don't let his Rhode Island accent fool you: Dan Bethel, who boasts a collection…...
When the 'Turkish Joan of Arc' spoke at Williams College
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (1008+ words) Halide Edib Adivar opened the proceedings at the Williams College Institute of Politics in 1928. In her first talk, she championed the separation of church and state, something she described as a recently emerging development in her home country of Turkey....
How many cities in America are named 'Pittsfield'? Many were founded by settlers from Massachusetts
1+ week, 3+ day ago (791+ words) So mountainous is Pittsfield, Vt., that 19th century humorists attributed the community to the invention of the one-legged milking stool for farmers to use on their uneven barn floors. Pittsfield, N.H., claimed the Guinness World Record in July 2001 for the largest gathering…...
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1+ week, 3+ day ago (43+ words) PITTSFIELD01.jpg The Berkshire Eagle Pittsfield in Massachusetts and several other states were named for William Pitt, a British orator and statesman who became the British prime minister. He was well respected as he later would champion the colonistsâ cause before…...
Did you know Sheffield is almost 300 years old? Town starts planning celebration | South Berkshires
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1030+ words) The Sheffield Historical Society keeps a collection of artifacts from past anniversaries in its archives. SHEFFIELD — As Sheffield plans its 300th anniversary, it’ll have some help from the last surviving member of the committee that planned its 250th. Fifty years ago, when…...
North Adams Historical Society finds space for their collection, presents new local history initiative
2+ week, 2+ day ago (795+ words) Board members from the North Adams Historical Society speak to community and society members at Steeple City Social. From left to right, Jason Vivori, James "Jim" Bechtel, Peter Glazer and Andrew Fitch, City Council member and owner of the business....
Memories of the Berkshire Museum exhibits and staff as a youth
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1642+ words) I extend my congratulations to the Berkshire Museum and the community for the renovation and opening of the remodeled museum this past week. I look forward to seeing all the changes later this year on a trip to Pittsfield from…...
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3+ week, 4+ day ago (100+ words) The Berkshire Eagle Pittsfield pharmacist charged with taking ADHD medication fo⦠A Pittsfield pharmacist has been charged in federal court wi⦠The Alert Hose Co. is celebrating 150 years of friendship an⦠On Aug. 8, the Alerts will celebrate their 150th anniversary⦠The…...