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A Day In Revolutionary Stockbridge (1775-1783)

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Despite the cold weather, the American Revolution will still be coming to Stockbridge!

There have been some small changes to the lineup of events due to the cold. The oxen from Fort Ticonderoga and the sheep from Prado del Lana (along with wool-related activities) will no longer be happening. The program with the educators from Fort Ticonderoga will now be held indoors at the Stockbridge Library in the Bement Room. The rest of the day remains the same!

The American Revolution comes to Stockbridge!

Please join us for a day of programs and events to mark the 250th anniversary of the year in which the Declaration of Independence was signed.

Cards with a map of Main Street and a program listing will be available at the library circulation desk and at the reception desk of the Red Lion on the day.

“Tokens” redeemable for a baked good at the Mission House will be available at the Library circulation desk and at the Mission House.

Throughout the day:

  • Visit the Mission House, which will be set up as a tavern for the day; tea, hot chocolate, and baked goods available.
  • Discuss 18th century food and the challenges of provisioning the Continental Army with Dennis Picard (Library lobby).
  • Explore  cooking and domestic material culture in the Museum and Procter Gallery with staff from the Bidwell House Museum.

First Person Interpretation, 10:00 am-1:30 pm

Theodore Sedgwick preparing for the Elizabeth Freeman case (Library, Bement Room)

Anna Bingham and Abigail Dwight discussing 18th century tavern keeping and running a business as a woman (Red Lion Inn, small parlor)

Thomas Williams, highest ranking military officer from Stockbridge to die during the war, discussing the Siege of Boston and other military and local topics (various locales)

Timothy and Rhoda Edwards, storekeepers, Judge, Deacon, aunt and uncle of Aaron Burr (Mission House)

Members of the 2nd Massachusetts Regiment (various locales)

Noon – 2:00 pm
A demonstration of Knox’s Noble Train of Artillery featuring costumed educators from Fort Ticonderoga, including Henry Knox, and a non-firing reproduction cannon (Library, Bement Room)

2:00 – 3:00 pm 
Stockbridge Committee of Safety court scenario (Library Lobby)

3:00-4:00 pm
Talk by Gregg Duffek and JoAnn Schedler, Mohican Veterans (Library, Bement Room)

This event is associated with Revolution 250, Massachusetts 250 and Berkshires 250.

We are grateful for our partnerships with the Trustees of Reservations, The Red Lion Inn, Bidwell House, and the Berkshire Historical Society; and support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Mass Humanities, Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, and the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area.