Our mission | The Bidwell House Museum is a New England heritage site providing a personal encounter with history, early American home life, and the Berkshire landscape through its land, house and collection. The Museum is a non-profit educational institution for the benefit of the community and today’s audiences of all ages, dedicated to preservation, scholarship and enjoyment of the landmark site. |
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The Bidwell House Museum
Ways to help |
Stonewalls and Trails on Bidwell GroundsTrail Maintenance: Spring jobs include trail work and general yard work such as raking leaves. These jobs require little experience and a lot of enthusiasm. The Museum’s 192 acres of woodlands are laced with a system of hiking trails that require clearing at the end of the winter months. Fallen branches and trees must be cleared and trail markers updated.GardensThe Bidwell House gardens are cared for by a head gardener, but we could always use help with weeding, pruning, etc. All levels of gardening expertise are welcome. This is a great opportunity for the novice gardener to gain experience and knowledge. Garden work takes place from April through October.Tour GuideThe job of tour guide, or docent, is a wonderful opportunity for anyone who loves American history and likes to meet visitors from all over the country. Tour guides are trained in the art of historic interpretation. They accompany visitors through the Museum and tell the story of the house, the Bidwell family, and the collections. Tour guide volunteers can work one day a week, or once a month, or be available as needed and their schedule allows. |
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How you help | Become a Member, attend an event, volunteer or donate, head to our support page to see how you can help: https://www.bidwellhousemuseum.org/support/ |
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About us | The Bidwell House Museum, set in the Berkshire hills of Western Massachusetts, is an elegant Georgian saltbox originally built circa 1760 as a parsonage. Authentically restored, filled with antiques and surrounded by 192 acres of beautiful grounds and hiking trails, the museum tells the story of the early settlement of the Berkshires. Typically open from Memorial Day until October when visitors can take guided tours of the house, in 2020 only the gardens and grounds will be open. The grounds are open every day from dawn until dusk, free of charge. Maps and information about the Museum can be found on our website and at the parking kiosk. |
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