Pittsfield, Mass – Berkshire Museum and the Berkshire County Historical Society are teaming up to bring a free all-ages program, "Fall Fest", to Herman Melville's Arrowhead on Saturday, October 11, 10:00AM - 4:00PM. This event will celebrate the fall season with a variety of crafts, games, and hands-on activities for children and adults to enjoy, as well as offering guests the opportunity to unwind and enjoy the fall colors on the scenic grounds at Arrowhead.
"The museum is excited to partner with the Berkshire County Historical Society to bring some quality off-site programming to the community while our museum undergoes renovations," said Berkshire Museum Executive Director Kimberley Bush Tomio. "Fall is a particularly beautiful time of year in the Berkshires, and we're thrilled to celebrate it with a program that's for everyone."
This event will feature activities from Berkshire Museum, Berkshire Athenaeum, Berkshire Be-Witches, Bidwell House, and Baseball in the Berkshires. The Berkshire Cider Project will be on site to offer a cider pressing activity and samples of their local hard ciders for guests 21 years of age and over. In addition, free hayrides around the scenic field at Arrowhead will be provided by Four Seasons Stables 11:00AM - 3:00PM. BTC Entertainment will supply face painting from 12:00 to 2:00 PM, as well as a magic show and balloon art by Kapt. Klaw 2:00 - 4:00PM. Tours of Arrowhead, Herman Melville’s historic home, will be available throughout the day for an additional fee. Tickets can be purchased online in advance of the program at berkshirehistory.org or on the day of the event in the barn at Arrowhead. More activities and performances will be announced at a future date.
Those interested in learning more about the event, including ways to participate and parking information, can visit the museum's event webpage at berkshiremuseum.org/fallfest or call them at 413-443-7171 ext. 387. A cancellation announcement will be made to the public in advance of the event on both the museum and historical societies' webpages and social media accounts in case of inclement weather. This event is made possible by generous support from trustees at Berkshire Museum and the Berkshire County Historical Society.
