In the Berkshires, we’re proud to claim the tallest peak in Massachusetts, Mt. Greylock. This weekend the new road to the summit will open for the season, and Bascom Lodge opens for visitors as well. At the summit of Mt. Greylock, the lodge offers a restaurant, a gift shop, hiking information, but most especially the [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Herman Melville’
Herman Melville's Arrowhead, by Candlelight
December 15th, 2009 by philhalpern
Herman Melville Arrowhead, long known as the home where Herman Melville wrote his epic novel, Moby Dick, will be shown in a unique way this winter. The Berkshire Historical Society at Herman Melville’s Arrowhead, 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, will feature special “Candlelight and Chocolate Tours” of its beautifully decorated 1783 farmhouse during the holiday [...]
Herman Melville and Norman Rockwell, Together in the Berkshires
May 22nd, 2008 by philhalpern
Who would have thought? An exhibit combining Norman Rockwell and Herman Melville! It’s opening tomorrow night at Arrowhead, Melville’s home in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. And that’s very close to Brook Farm Inn, in Lenox, Massachusetts. The exhibit features the original color study of Rockwell’s mural showing Pittsfield in 1854, and includes clothing, tools, and other items [...]
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