American Stories: Rebels and Revolutionaries of the Berkshires

Join us this July for "American Stories: Rebels and Revolutionaries of the Berkshires," a historical course celebrating America's 250th anniversary. Held every Wednesday at either 11 am or 5:30 pm, this series explores the critical role the Berkshires played in the founding of our nation, focusing on the impactful biographies of local figures from the American Revolution onward. Each class begins with an engaging discussion in the galleries of the Norman Rockwell Museum, connecting art to historical themes.

The course, instructed by Justin F. Jackson, a lecturer and visiting scholar at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, will cover topics such as “Do Unto Others”: Rev. Thomas Allen, Shays’s Rebellion, and the Sovereign People's Constitutions in Massachusetts and America.

Pricing for attendance is as follows: $40 for members and $45 for non-members for one person, and $65 for members and $70 for non-members for two people. Members at the Gallery Guild or Artist Forum levels enjoy free admission. Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into the fascinating history of the Berkshires and its contribution to American culture and governance.