American Stories: Rebels and Revolutionaries of the Berkshires

Join us this July for "American Stories: Rebels and Revolutionaries of the Berkshires," a historical education program celebrating America's 250th anniversary. Held every Wednesday in July with sessions at 11 am and 5:30 pm, this course explores the pivotal role the Berkshires played in the American Revolution through the complex biographies of local residents who shaped American history and culture from the late 18th century onward. Each class begins in the galleries of the Norman Rockwell Museum, featuring discussions on relevant artworks that connect to the session themes. The course is taught by Justin F. Jackson, a lecturer and visiting scholar at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, whose expertise includes US history and Boston's narrative. The session topic includes "Do Unto Others": Rev. Thomas Allen, Shays’s Rebellion, and the concept of a Sovereign People's Constitution in Massachusetts and America. Admission is priced at $40 for members and $45 for non-members, with discounts available for pairs. Members at the Gallery Guild or Artist Forum levels enjoy free admission. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the rich historical tapestry of the Berkshires and its impact on the nation's founding.