Pittsfield History Events

Sunday, Feb 19 3:00p
Adam Free Library, Adams
The Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum will present the original music and narrative, “Only the Message Mattered,” by award-winning composer/musician Bob Warren and his ensemble.

Saturday, Apr 28 8:00p
Mass MoCA, North Adams
This contrapuntal duet for two people who can’t meet: the historical re-enactor and the figure they re-enact questions the politics of historical re-enactment.

Saturday, Feb 11 4:15p
Kinderhook Memorial Library, Kinderhook
Come with us on a journey to the past as we learn how slaves communicated and shared secret messages about the Underground Railroad.

Saturday, Feb 18 1:00p
New York State Library, Albany
Solomon Northup was a free black man living in Saratoga Springs, NY, when in 1841 he was lured into leaving the state, and was sold into slavery.

Tuesday, Feb 14 5:30p
The University Club, Albany
A Valentine’s Day guided tour of the “Kid Stuff” exhibit at the Albany Institute of History & Art, with wine and games at the University Club 5:30 - Adults meet at the Albany Institute at 125 Washington Aven

Saturday, Feb 11 11:00a
Troy Public Library, Troy
Are you trying to narrow down your ancestors’ origins beyond just “Ireland?” Lisa Dougherty, a volunteer at the National Archives and Records Administration and a member of the Association of Professional Gene

Saturday, Feb 11 10:00a
Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany
On the Civil War home front and on the battlefields, Albany residents played key roles in providing for the medical care of the sick and wounded.

Monday, Feb 20 9:00a
Vanderpoel House of History, Kinderhook
Description Looking for fun, history, and crafts during your school breaks? Spend them with CCHS! We are featuring a different, history themed activity each day of February and April breaks for school childre