Who We Are:
The mission of the West Stockbridge Historical Society is to preserve and promote the history and culture of West Stockbridge through research, programming, and
community involvement.
community involvement.
What We Do:
The Old Town Hall has served as the community and cultural center for West Stockbridge since 1854. We are restoring the building to its rightful place at the heart of our town by sponsoring and hosting events, art shows, theater, historical programs, and concerts. We are proud to be carrying on this tradition.
What's Happening:

Update: The Campaign to Restore the Old Town Hall
We’ve been working for over a decade to restore the 1854 Town Hall and transform it into a community meeting place, local museum, research library, and performance space. With tremendous support from individual donors and state and regional foundations, we’ve raised over $850,000 and can see the end of the restoration process in sight (though we’ve also learned that caring for an 1854 building is never done!).
See our Restoration page to learn about the current status of our campaign and how you can help. Click here for more information and to make a donation.
We’ve been working for over a decade to restore the 1854 Town Hall and transform it into a community meeting place, local museum, research library, and performance space. With tremendous support from individual donors and state and regional foundations, we’ve raised over $850,000 and can see the end of the restoration process in sight (though we’ve also learned that caring for an 1854 building is never done!).
See our Restoration page to learn about the current status of our campaign and how you can help. Click here for more information and to make a donation.
For more information please see our Concerts and Programs & Calendar pages
"From Drive By to Destination"
WSHS was recently featured in a blog post by Anna Davis of the Architectural Heritage Foundation entitled, "From Drive-By Community to Destination: How Historic Preservation Put West Stockbridge on the Map." Read all about it by clicking here.

"Spencer the Mormon"
Prominent West Stockbridge historical figure Daniel Spencer, Jr., was a successful businessman, Mormon convert and leader, mayor of Salt Lake City, and served in the Utah legislature. Click here to learn more about "Spencer the Mormon."
Prominent West Stockbridge historical figure Daniel Spencer, Jr., was a successful businessman, Mormon convert and leader, mayor of Salt Lake City, and served in the Utah legislature. Click here to learn more about "Spencer the Mormon."
Keep In Touch:
We send occasional e-blasts to keep everyone up to date on programs, concert and
what's happening with the Old Town Hall restoration project. If you would like to be
on our email list, use the contact form below to sign up. We promise not to inundate
you with emails, you can unsubscribe at any time, and we never share our mailing list.
what's happening with the Old Town Hall restoration project. If you would like to be
on our email list, use the contact form below to sign up. We promise not to inundate
you with emails, you can unsubscribe at any time, and we never share our mailing list.
Get Involved!
Click here to make a donation and help us
restore the Old Town Hall:
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The West Stockbridge Historical Society is grateful for the generous support of all its members.
Strong community backing is important when donors review our requests for grants, and there are many benefits and interesting activities that you will enjoy as a member. If you have not already joined we encourage you to do so. Click here for more information about becoming a member of the West Stockbridge Historical Society. |
Please Support Our Business and Organization Members*:
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Charles H. Baldwin & Sons Berkshire Bank
A-1 Security, Inc. Dana Bixby Architecture
Shaker Mill Books Yellow House Books
The Floor Store Girdler Electric
Hoffman Pottery Hotchkiss Mobiles Gallery - Zoftique
The Local Yokel Queensboro Wine & Spirits
Stone House Properties Wisdom Lodge AF & AM
Baldwin's Hardware - A.W. Baldwin & Co. Six Depot
Elizabeth Roberts, PsyD. Clinical Psychologist Bella Grazia Pilates
West Stockbridge Village Congregational Church
The West Stockbridge Historical Society, P.O. Box 266, West Stockbridge MA 01266
The West Stockbridge Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, ID# 04-3228137
Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
The West Stockbridge Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, ID# 04-3228137
Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.