Bidwell House Museum Events

Thursday June 26 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT

The Bidwell House Museum, 100 Art School Road, Monterey, MA, 01245, United States

Historic Songs of the American Revolution!

A program in collaboration with the Berkshire County Historical Society at Herman Melville’s ArrowheadAs part of the Revolution 250 series of events happening throughout 2025 and 2026, the Bidwell House Museum is excited to partner with The Berkshire County Historical S......More

The Bidwell House Museum, 100 Art School Road, Monterey, MA, 01245, United States

Saturday June 28 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Tyringham Union Church, 128 Main Road, Tyringham, MA, 01264, United States

A Mason’s Tool Chest: 18th and 19th Century Stone Work

Learn about early American stonework with Dennis PicardIn our 2nd history talk of the 2025 season, we take a look at the history of masonry work in New England. From foundations to fence posts millstones to gravestones, the work of the Early American mason is still evid......More

Tyringham Union Church, 128 Main Road, Tyringham, MA, 01264, United States

Friday July 25 4:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

The Bidwell House Museum, 100 Art School Road, Monterey, MA, 01245, United States

Bidwell Roadshow!

Help raise money for the Bidwell House Museum!The Bidwell House Museum invites you to our summer fundraising party Bidwell Roadshow, happening on Friday July 25 from 4-7 pm, at the Museum. If you love the show Antiques Roadshow, then you will love our party theme this y......More

The Bidwell House Museum, 100 Art School Road, Monterey, MA, 01245, United States

Saturday July 26 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

The Bidwell House Museum, 100 Art School Road, Monterey, MA, 01245, United States

Plan, Form and Construction: The Bidwell House Museum

For our 3rd history talk of the summer we look at the Bidwell House Museum as an example of 18th century New England domestic architecture.The Bidwell house is a fascinating example of New England vernacular architecture. A product of several building campaigns, the core of the house was built c.1760, with additions made to it at different times throughout the 19th century. This talk will look at the Bidwell house as a regional example of eighteenth century domestic architecture, using it to explore common house types and floor plans of the period, along with the materials and technology used in the construction of these homes. Eric Gradoia is an Architectural Historian with the Albany firm of Mesick, Cohen, Wilson, Baker Architects. Prior to his current position, Mr. Gradoia was the Director of Historic Preservation at Historic Deerfield, where he was responsible for the repair and restoration of the museum’s fifty-five buildings which range in age from the early eighteenth-century to the late twentieth-century. Mr. Gradoia has worked as an adjunct faculty member in the Historic Preservation Program at Roger Williams University, Bristol, Rhode Island and the Boston Architectural College (BAC). Early in his career, Mr. Gradoia worked as project manager for the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund (MPPF), administered by the Massachusetts State Preservation Office. Mr. Gradoia has his undergraduate degree in Historic Preservation from Roger Williams University and his M.S in Historic Preservation from the University of Vermont. As a graduate student, Mr. Gradoia participated in the US/ICOMOS International Exchange Program as an intern with the National Trust in North Yorkshire, England at Fountains Abbey. Mr. Gradoia’s primary expertise is in 17th, 18th, and 19th century vernacular architecture, construction technology, and domestic conveniences. Eric currently lives in Northfield, Massachusetts with his wife, Sandra and two teenage children. This lecture will be in-person at the Bidwell House Museum and also viewable via Zoom. In-person tickets can be purchased at the door, but Zoom attendees must register in advance in order to receive the Zoom link.

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Historic Songs of the American Revolution!

A Mason’s Tool Chest: 18th and 19th Century Stone Work

Bidwell Roadshow!

Plan, Form and Construction: The Bidwell House Museum

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Historic Songs of the American Revolution!

A Mason’s Tool Chest: 18th and 19th Century Stone Work

Bidwell Roadshow!

Plan, Form and Construction: The Bidwell House Museum

Group Results

Tag sale

Pelham Jewish Center

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