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Historic Sites & Gardens

The region of the Berkshires has been a hotbed for cultural and political revolutionaries, as well as the aristocracy, dignitaries and icons alike. Much of that history has been well preserved in the built and natural landscapes dotting these hills and valleys. The cultural magnetism of the region brought with it some very impressive horticulture as well as a local community that deeply valued the character of its historic homes and villages so that great efforts were made to preserve this rich heritage. Here are some of what the Berkshires has to offer.

Historic Sites & Gardens Calendar

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    Why Old Places Matter

    Join Thompson M. Mayes Acting Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, National Trust for Historic Preservation in conversation with Architectural Historian Richard Guy Wilson. Why Old Places Matter reveals the fundamentally important yet under-re Read more

    Aug 18, 2019

    11:00 AM

    The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home

    Lenox Museums

  • Berkshire Botanical Garden

    Dog Days of Summer

    Join us when the Garden goes to the dogs for a full day of canine fun! Meet other dog lovers, heel around the Garden, sit for family photos, lie down under the trees, and stay for treats - including pup friendly ice cream! Dog Days of Summer offers Read more

    Aug 18, 2019

    10:00 AM

    Berkshire Botanical Garden

    Museums Stockbridge

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    Walkin' with WordXWord

    WordXWord presents a moving exploration of The Mount's grounds and ScultpureNow exhibit. Featuring original works by local poets, dancers, and performers. The event will be split into two tour groups - one departing from the Stable at 3:00pm, the se Read more

    Aug 18, 2019

    3:00 PM

    The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home

    Lenox Museums

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    Outdoor Yoga

    Join Sue Parsley from Lenox Yoga for an outdoor yoga practice that will engulf you in the beauty and harmony of the gardens at The Mount. This pairing truly gives you the best of the Berkshires in so many respects.  Join us as we guide you thro Read more

    Aug 20, 2019

    8:00 AM

    The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home

    Lenox Museums

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    Bringing Down the Colonel

    Bringing Down the Colonel: A Sex Scandal of the Gilded Age , by Patricia Miller. In Bringing Down the Colonel , the journalist Patricia Miller tells the story of Madeline Pollard, an unlikely nineteenth-century women’s rights crusader. After an affa Read more

    Aug 20, 2019

    11:00 AM

    The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home

    Lenox Museums

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