We regret that the Museum’s August 28 lecture, “Native Americans in Williamstown” was cancelled. We believe Dustin Griffin’s lecture, as written and as always, is well documented, respectful, and culturally sensitive, and deserves to be heard or read. For this reason we are attaching here a link to the lecture (except for the slides).
We welcome and encourage people of diverse backgrounds to approach the Museum about presenting future lectures.
Board of Directors
Williamstown Historical Museum
“Native Americans in Williamstown,” by Dustin Griffin
Saturday, August 28, 11 a.m.
The Williamstown Historical Museum is canceling its August 28 lecture, “Native Americans in Williamstown,” with apologies for any inconvenience. Our lecturer, Dustin Griffin, has given many well-received talks to Museum audiences in the past, and has been working on this lecture since the early spring. Although he worked with the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Band, who are indigenous to this land, in developing it, they feel it is not fully representative of their history. We value their knowledge and our relationships with the community and thus under the circumstances we and Dustin feel it is best to cancel.
The Williamstown Historical Museum invites you to our third annual Hay Day Fair! It will take place on Sunday, August 15 from 11-3 (rain or shine!) at the museum, 32 New Ashford Road in Williamstown. Admission is $5 for individuals and $10 for immediate family groups (up to 6 members).
This year’s event will include many of the same attractions as 2019’s Hay Day, in addition to new ones! Look out for:
Please see our Hay Day flyer below and find coverage of the upcoming event here. There are also plenty of volunteer opportunities for those looking to get involved and support the WHM! Please email Patrick Quinn or Kendall McGowan if you’re interested in helping out, or with any other questions. We hope to see you soon!
