We are proud to announce that we are the recipients of a Mass Cultural Council Grant
toward our restoration project!!!
The grant of $40,000 will help pay for work on the foundation. It is a matching grant which means
we will need to raise another $40,000 to cover our half.
For more information on the grant and how you can help click here.
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University of Connecticut Film Project
Coming to a theater near you...okay, maybe to a web-page near you?
The University Connecticut Journalism Department is producing a multimedia profile of West Stockbridge, MA. It will focus particularly on the importance of the Old Town Hall and ongoing efforts to preserve it. When completed, the profile will include interviews with residents, historical information, still photos and video. It will be freely available online. A team of six advanced journalism students and three faculty members will be completing the project between January and May 2015. They are working with the West Stockbridge Historical Society, which is using a grant from Connie Eagan to underwrite expenses. The Historical Society plans to use portions of the profile to raise additional funds for building preservation.
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West Stockbridge Chamber Players Concert Our Winter Concert was a sold out success! Many thanks to all who attended, helped, or worked on it. In particular we would like to thank Connie Eagan for hosting the reception, the West Stockbridge Congregational Church for letting us use their space and, as always, the West Stockbridge Chamber Players who presented a program that was a treat to listen to. Our apologies to anyone who was unable to get tickets once we'd sold out but we hope to see all of you at our Spring Concert - May 22nd at 6 p.m. in the 1854 Town Hall. Ticket price will be $35. Tickets will go on sale May 4th. WS Historical Society members may purchase tickets starting April 27th. If you aren't already a member or your membership has lapsed, click here. |
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Other upcoming events to look forward to, either presented by the Historical Society (and partners) or to be held at the 1854 Town Hall: CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS: A Celebration of Young Women Writers from Monument Mountain Regional High School 3/17 at 7:00 in the 1854 Town Hall Spring Concert - Friday, May 22, 2015 at 6 p.m. Pythagoras Theatre Program — Summer 2015 |
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About the WS Historical Society The mission of the West Stockbridge Historical Society is to promote and foster knowledge and appreciation of the history of the Town of West Stockbridge, Massachusetts through research, lectures, exhibits, acquisition and preservation of historical materials, sites and other means. The West Stockbridge Historical Society from time to time presents benefit concerts to help raise funds for the restoration of our 1854 Town Hall. The Old Town Hall was in times past a site for community events, programs and concerts, so we are proud to be carrying on this tradition. |
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A view of the quilt block in the Fairview Hospital Centennial Quilt featuring the 1854 Town Hall. The West Stockbridge block was made by Lucy Bellville and Barbara Dowling.
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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.
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.
Please support our business and organization members who support our efforts
Charles H. Baldwin & Sons Berkshire Bank
Berkshire Life Coaching Dana Bixby Architecture
The Bookloft Chris Williams Excavating
The Floor Store Girdler Electric
Hoffman Pottery Hotchkiss Mobiles Gallery - Zoftique
The Local Yokel Queensboro Wine & Spirits
Pet Partners of the Tri-State Berkshires Public Market
Rouge Shaker Dam Coffeehouse & Stanmeyer Gallery
West Stockbridge Congregational Church, UCC Wisdom Lodge AF & AM
Yellow House Books Baldwin's Hardware - A.W. Baldwin & Co.
Six Depot
*Underlined businesses link to their website ... just click.
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.
