This museum is a large elegant Georgian saltbox with six large, paneled rooms, four fireplaces, two beehive ovens, and three closets, originally built circa 1750 as a parsonage for the Reverend Adonijah Bidwell. The Reverend survived his first two wives; his third wife, however, hung on till the age of 85 and outlasted her lusty husband. The museum, set in the Berkshire Hills, is authentically restored. It is filled with 18th and 19th century furniture and is surrounded by 190 acres of woodlands. Vistiors can enjoy the several miles of hiking trails that run through the property.
Location:
Art School Road, Monterey Massachusetts 01245
Telephone
413-528-6888
Other History nearby:
(Litchfield) All Wars Memorial
(Hudson) American Museum of Firefighting
(Hartford) Ancient Burying Ground
(Pittsfield) Arrowhead
(Springfield) Basketball Hall of Fame
(Tolland) Benton Homestead
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04/18 Coming to The Monterey area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival vernon CT April27 The festival started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association as a program “to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut” has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival.
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