Sheffield Historical Society celebrates Sheffield's 275th Anniversary
The Sheffield Historical Society will observe the 275th Anniversary of Sheffield, the oldest town in Berkshire County, on Saturday, June 21 from 1 to 4 pm with a festival on the Society grounds. All citizens of Sheffield and its environs are invited to participate and attendees are encouraged to dress in colonial attire to help spread the celebratory spirit.All of the Society's seven buildings will be open to the public. Tours of the 1774 Dan Raymond House Museum will be offered and visitors can self-guide through the Carriage Barn where the Society's historic tool collection is on permanent exhibit. Meet several characters from the town's past including Parker J. Hall Esquire in the 1820 Law Office, a Revolutionary loyalist couple, and a local portrait photographer, Carrie Smith Lorraine.
Live music performed by the "Bottom of the Bucket" band will be a draw as well as food of the times--fresh smoked meats, fish, and cheese in the Society Smokehouse. Craft and fiber arts demonstrations will be led by local artisans in quilting, spinning and weaving, rug braiding and rug hooking, wool shearing, and other daily activities of colonial life. Children can take part in a variety of activities such as hoops, races, and silhouette making.
The occasion will be rounded off with the final weekend of the Red, White & Blue exhibit of American folk art in the Society's Old Stone Store & Gallery.
The event is open to the public and admission is free of charge. Donations will be accepted. In the event of inclement weather, there will be a rain date on Sunday, June 22, 1-4 pm. The Sheffield Historical Society is located at 159 Main Street, immediately north of the Mobil station on Rte. 7 in Sheffield.
