Makers, Martha and Music: A Fall Afternoon at the Bidwell House
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MONTEREY, Mass. — From 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14 visitors can experience early Berkshire history through craft, music and performance; while also enjoying local cider and donuts at the Bidwell House's Makers Martha and Music.
Activities that day will include:
- Historian Dennis Picard demonstrating traditional broom making, a craft he has been exploring for over 40 years.
- Blacksmith Chris Templin will demonstrate and explain the process he uses for working and shaping iron.
- Artisan Lynne White will share her skills in bobbin lacemaking while her husband Harold White will share his skills in molding and painting redware. Both will have hands-on examples for visitors to try out.
- Beginning at 1:30 in the Carriage Barn, singer Diane Taraz will perform her show "Come to the Fair" using historic instruments and wearing period clothing.
- Reenactor Sandy Spector, will present her portrayal of Martha Washington throughout the afternoon as she enjoys the gardens and talks with visitors about Martha's life and times.
In addition to all of these activities, there will be free cider and donuts, while supplies last.
This event is free and open to the public. The demonstrations will take place outside, on the property, which is open all day, free of charge. The house will not be open for tours on this day. Donations are greatly appreciated.
Participants are asked to preregister.
