The Chadwells of Williamstown – Online Lecture
Click the “Read More” tab to view of video an online lecture titled, “The Chadwells of Williamstown,” presented by Dustin Griffin.
Read MoreNew Video Series! A Brief Introduction to Williamstown
For everyone interested in learning more about Williamstown’s history the Williamstown Historical Museum is offering a video series that introduces students to the history of Williamstown.
Read MoreWilliamstown and Williams College Book Signing
Click the “Read More” tab to view a video of Dustin Griffin’s discussion of his new book Williamstown and Williams College: Explorations in Local History at the WHM on October 20, 2018.
Read MoreFirst Church & Williamstown: 250 Years Together ~ on exhibit through Autumn, 2016
It is no coincidence that First Congregational Church, Williamstown, and the town itself share a birthdate. In 1750 Massachusetts General Assembly passed …
Read MoreTake the Trolley
Thanks to our neighbors at Willinet, we have been able to capture this talk, and bring it to you online: John Hyde speaking about Northern Berkshire Trolley lines, January 25, 2014 at 11 am:
Read MoreBig Days in a Small Town
One of the leading features of small town life is that on several occasions during the year a substantial part of the population, young and old, gathers at some central place for a townwide meeting, a parade, or holiday festivities. These events are a means to bring everybody together and to reaffirm their participation in a small community. Community celebrations will be the topic of both our new exhibition curated by Dusty Griffin. These townwide events are a prominent part of the Williamstown’s annual calendar, and have been going on for a long time. Some events — Town Meeting,...
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