GBHS Awarded a Fitzpatrick Trust Grant for library & archival storage area
The Great Barrington Historical Society has been awarded a much needed $75,000 grant from the Jane and Jack Fitzpatrick Trust Read More
Spring hours for the Great Barrington Historical Society Museum announced
GBHS Museum spring hours are now in effect. Visit us on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am to 10am and Sundays from 9am to 2pm. Read More
Spring 2023 report: Work continues on the 2nd floor of the Wagon House
As you are probably aware, the main floor of the Dutch Wagon House and privy addition were completed last year, Read More
What’s on Display at the GBHS Museum? Great Photo Collections!
When photography was new in the Victorian Era, studios in Great Barrington, especially on Railroad Street, became very popular. Read More
Cherished 20th Century Photographers: Aigner, Tassone, and Victor
Lucien Aigner is widely considered a pioneer photojournalist who took photographs of famous figures throughout Europe, Read More
Become a GB Historical Society Legacy Member and make a lasting difference
What is your legacy? Do you have a desire to make a lasting difference? You are a part of our town’s history. Be part of our effort to ensure that Read More
Last weekend for the GBHS Christmas display. Don’t miss it!
The Old-Fashioned Christmas display hours for this last weekend are Saturday, Jan. 7 and Sunday, Jan. 8 from 10-2. The event is free Read More
A full house for Portraits from the Past, Part II, featuring Mike Fitzpatrick
The big room at the Claire Teague Senior Center on October 26 was packed to see former GB fire chief Mike Fitzpatrick present Read More
In Memoriam: James Parrish and Linda Wheeler Mullany
The Great Barrington Historical Society and the Great Barrington Historical Commission wish to honor and pay tribute to both legendary local Read More