Our permanent collection consists of over 5,000 artifacts, including paintings, prints, photographs, negatives, postcards, advertising, maps, theater programs, ephemera, literature, manuscripts, account books, business records, photographic equipment, glass slides, porcelain, awards, medals, textiles, clothing, bedspreads, weaponry, souvenirs, models, glass, bottles, containers, signs, folk art, Native American items, furniture and tall clocks.
Together, they tell the stories of the town and help to educate and engage our students, community, and visitors. The Society's ongoing mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret the unique history of Great Barrington.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Great Barrington Historical Society is a non-profit organization formed in 1977 for the purpose of collecting and preserving material pertinent to the history of Great Barrington. Its objectives are to provide an organization for people interested in learning about, recording, preserving and disseminating the history of our community, as well as stimulate an awareness of local history now and for future generations. Membership in the Great Barrington Historical Society is open to anyone interested in local history.
Membership in the Great Barrington Historical Society is open to anyone interested in local history.
Enjoy interesting guest speakers at our bi-monthly meetings. You get a wealth of information and entertainment! And there’s always a surprise or two! Not to mention plenty of palate-pleasing refreshments after each meeting!
Receive our exclusive Newsletter. Editor Bernard Drew continues to astound us year after year with his interesting discoveries and educational articles. Each issue is packed with good stuff! Past issues are already considered collectors' items!
Most importantly, your membership in the Great Barrington Historical Society gives you the opportunity to help preserve our past. Even if you are unable to attend our meetings, your membership contribution plays a vital role in the preservation of our historical heritage.
To join, please fill in the very brief application on our website www.gbhistory.org or download and mail in our membership application.
For questions relating to membership, please contact us at [email protected] Thanks for your support!
