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Digging Northampton’s History: A Community Archaeology Project

Centuries-old trash has become treasure at Historic Northampton, where the Digging Northampton’s History will uncover artifacts from 1700’s Northampton. Opportunities for learning about 18th century life, material culture, and archaeology abound!

Category: Hampshire County, Hilltown Families, History, Suggested Activity Tags: 1700s history, Archaeology, historical artifacts, history education, Nathaniel Parsons, Nathaniel Parsons House, Parsons House, Western Mass History

New England During the Civil War

Storrowton Village Museum offers a superb living history opportunity centered around the Western Mass region during the Civil War. Meet townspeople and hear from them how their lives were impacted during this momentous period in US history.

Category: Hilltown Families Tags: Civil War, historical reenactments, history education, Living History, Western Mass History

Western Mass Historical Heritage for All to Explore

Western MA has always had a great attitude towards the preservation of history and amplifying the many events and stories of the state’s rich historical past. Historical societies and museums are terrific community-based educational resources families can access to support a better understanding of where we live and strengthening a sense of place in our children and ourselves. During the warmer months the public has access to many of these resources when otherwise are closed during the colder months.

The many great institutions across the western part of the state open their doors during this time of year to the best kind of community based learning, through meticulous preservation and innovative programming. Once you read on, you’ll see you can fill up your summer calendar easily with local history, and provide an enriching learning platform for you and your kids.