Stay connected with the stories, traditions, and community that make our town unique. From walking tours and lectures to hands-on workshops and seasonal celebrations, our events offer something for everyone. Whether you're a lifelong resident or just passing through, we invite you to step into the past and become part of the future of the Monterey Historical Society. Please join our mailing list and become a member.
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Join us for two special programs commemorating Henry Knox’s historic “Noble Train of Artillery” and its passage through Monterey during the winter of 1775–76. These events highlight the region’s connection to the Knox Trail through guided exploration, storytelling, and historical research presentations.
The program begins at the Bidwell House Museum with a brief introduction and historical overview of the Knox Trail and Henry Knox’s journey through Monterey. Participants will then carpool to Old Brett Road to walk approximately 1.5 miles along a preserved section of the original colonial route, passing by Chadwick’s Tavern.
This guided walk, led by Rob Hoogs, invites participants to imagine the challenges of hauling 60 tons of artillery through the Berkshire hills during the winter of 1775–76. The group will return to the Bidwell House Museum around noon for a bonfire, refreshments, and informal discussion.This guided walk, led by Rob Hoogs, invites participants to imagine the challenges of hauling 60 tons of artillery through the Berkshire hills during the winter of 1775–76. The group will return to the Bidwell House Museum around noon for a bonfire, refreshments, and informal discussion.
Rain date: April 12, 2026. Capacity is limited to 25 participants; pre-registration required.
Tom Ragusa will present his research tracing the route of the historic “Great Road” used by Henry Knox and others through Sandisfield and Otis. Drawing from nearly twenty years of documentation, this talk focuses on an 8-mile stretch of the Knox Trail, now recognized as the longest undisturbed portion of the historic road in Western Massachusetts.The presentation will include maps, historical context, and preservation insights, along with efforts to document and list the route on the National Register. Ragusa, a longtime member of the Otis Historical Commission and former Massachusetts DCR employee, is also a co-author of the upcoming book Ye Trodden Path.
This event is free and open to the public; registration available for in-person or Zoom attendance.
Some events may require pre-registration due to limited capacity. The April 11 walking event is limited to 25 participants. The April 16 lecture is free and open to the public.
Bidwell House Museum (Monterey, MA)
Monterey Historical Society
Monterey Public Library
Stay connected with the stories, traditions, and community that make our town unique. From walking tours and lectures to hands-on workshops and seasonal celebrations, our events offer something for everyone. Whether you're a lifelong resident or just passing through, we invite you to step into the past and be part of the present.
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