Community Calendar

Celebrate 200 Years of America’s Oldest Covered Bridge!
Join the festivities on Saturday, October 11, at Glimmerglass State Park as the Hyde Hall Covered Bridge—the oldest in the U.S.—turns 200! Enjoy live music, a classic car show, kids' activities, historical presentations, and more, all free of charge. Commemorative souvenirs, food vendors, and camping options are available. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime celebration of a true American landmark! More detailed information coming soon!

Edward Heys, currently of Bennington, Vermont, spent 45 years chasing various deadlines of magazine publishing. It required the combined influences of his family and retirement to redirect his efforts toward more whimsical pursuits: the engineering and construction of fairy houses.
Lauren Kenneally is a Registered Nurse working in mental health research. Needle felting is the perfect balancing activity that grounds her and allows her to find the pleasure and beauty of focusing on ordinary scenes. It has become a spiritual practice.
Working with natural materials, each artist discovered that their creations complement each other in their intricate detail. Valley Artisans Market invites the curious visitor to explore these constructions in the context of art vs. craft.

See & Hear: Join MIFA for guided tours of the historic Victory Theatre, part of Doors Open Holyoke 2025.
Register here: https://www.universe.com/.../victory-theatre-tours-doors...
TOUR TIMES (50 Per Slot)
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Morning:
10:30 AM
11:30 AM
Afternoon:
1:30 PM
2:30 PM

FREE Event: Registration is required
All are welcome!

ACCESSIBILITY: Contact MIFA directly at 413-540-0200 or email us at info@mifafestival.org to share any accessibility questions or needs before registering. Note: Please allow 48 hours in advance of an event in order to ensure your request or questions can best be received and processed.

An exhibition of work by current students in 100–level studio courses in the Department of Art

September 6, 13, 20, 27 and October 4 and 11
3:00-4:30PM
$20; separate from Museum Admission

These tours do not take place at the Museum. Tour groups will meet in front of The Old Corner House, 48 Main Street. Transportation to Main Street from the Museum is not provided. Event is rain or shine.

Public on street parking, or designated spaces at Town Hall. Tour route is mostly flat, and on sidewalks

Take a guided walking tour of downtown Stockbridge and discover how the town and its inhabitants both inspired Norman Rockwell and appeared in some of his most iconic works of art. Explore the history of this 1734 village–including its Mohican origins.

Stops will include Norman Rockwell’s home on South Street, his first studio on Main Street, the Old Corner House (site of the original Norman Rockwell Museum), Chief John Konkapot’s property, the Red Lion Inn, the former site of Alice’s Restaurant, and more! 
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Group size minimum of 10, maximum of 15

Come one, come all and climb aboard the Hudson River Maritime Museum’s solar powered boat Solaris for a ride of historical scares, appropriate for all ages. Settle in and prepare to be spooked as our storytellers captivate you with specially selected tales for the Halloween season. You’ll hear about a headless horseman, ghosts stalking the river, and other local lores. These stories have floated along the Hudson River and beyond for generations, and they’re sure to delight. Cozy up with some hot cider and treats and enjoy the smooth, quiet ride only Solaris can offer as you learn the haunted tales of the mighty Hudson.

The Norman Rockwell Museum is honored to present a rare series of early twentieth century lighting advertisements by Norman Rockwell and fellow Golden Age illustrators Maxfield Parrish, N.C. Wyeth, Dean Cornwell, Stanley Arthurs, Worth Brehm, and Charles Chambers created for Edison Mazda Lamps, a division of the General Electric Company. These luminous, richly painted works were widely circulated in published advertisements through the 1920s and are on loan to the Museum for the first time through the generosity of GE Aerospace.

“Once a Tree: Continuity, Creativity, and Connection” explores the deep-rooted significance of trees in Haudenosaunee culture, tradition, and creative expression. Featuring the work of 42 artists and more than 100 objects—including decorative and utilitarian baskets, cradleboards, snowshoes, ladles, lacrosse sticks, toys, instruments, carvings, and sleds—this exhibition highlights the important relationship between nature and artistry. Selected from the Museum’s permanent collection, the exhibition was created with guidance from curatorial consultants Terry Chrisjohn III (Oneida), Preston Jacobs (Mohawk), and Sheila Ransom (Mohawk).

"Separated but Unbroken: The Haudenosaunee Boarding School Experience" explores the lasting impact of the Thomas Indian School, once located on the Cattaraugus Reservation south of Buffalo, NY, and The Mohawk Institute near Branford, Ontario. These institutions, which enrolled a significant number of Haudenosaunee students, were part of a larger system that sought to erase Indigenous identities while deeply shaping the lives of those who endured them. Co-curated by Erin Keaton (Mohawk), the exhibition sheds light on Haudenosaunee resilience.

Sunday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Join Seneca artist Samantha Jacobs for a hands-on workshop exploring the rare art of moose hair tufting. Participants will learn the basics of this intricate technique while creating a unique, wearable pendant using a provided design template and all necessary supplies. A booklet with tufting examples will also be included for reference. The pendant will take approximately five hours to complete. This workshop is open to all skill levels but is not recommended for individuals with arthritis, dexterity issues, or fur allergies.
Cost: $130 members/$140 non-members (materials included)
Pre-registration is required by emailing heather@iroquoismuseum.org.

Edward Heys, currently of Bennington, Vermont, spent 45 years chasing various deadlines of magazine publishing. It required the combined influences of his family and retirement to redirect his efforts toward more whimsical pursuits: the engineering and construction of fairy houses.
Lauren Kenneally is a Registered Nurse working in mental health research. Needle felting is the perfect balancing activity that grounds her and allows her to find the pleasure and beauty of focusing on ordinary scenes. It has become a spiritual practice.
Working with natural materials, each artist discovered that their creations complement each other in their intricate detail. Valley Artisans Market invites the curious visitor to explore these constructions in the context of art vs. craft.