Historic Northampton is closed for renovation January - May 2019.
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Historic Northampton will renovate its programming & exhibition space to create a multi-use room with museum-quality cases, stunning exhibitions and an engaging play space.
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The museum will reopen in Spring 2019 with a new exhibition, Making It on Main Street.
Upcoming Programs
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The Search for Lickingwater and the Making of Northampton
An Illustrated Public Talk by John Sinton Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 7 pm
33 Hawley Street, The Arts Trust Building in Northampton, MA Author John Sinton will present a talk on the role the Mill River played in the formation and development of Northampton. This is a repeat of the December 1st talk in a larger venue by popular demand.
Limited Seating. First come, first served. To reserve your place, register online. Suggested donation $5-10. Learn More/Register |
Harriet Freeman, Edith Hull, Emma Cummings and Fred Freeman stand on a log bridge in Cascade Ravine during their week-long traverse of the Presidential and
Carter Ranges in July 1902. |
Sleuthing & Serendipity: The “Discovered” Adventure of Two Intrepid Women Naturalists Who Helped Inspire Congress To Preserve The White Mountains.
Friday, February 22, 2019 at 7 pm 33 Hawley Street, The Arts Trust Building in Northampton, MA Valley authors Allison Bell & Maida Goodwin will describe three remarkable stories: (1) how three independent research projects reunited long-separated photographs and letters (some with secret code) that (2) tell the story of a 1902 hike in the White Mountains of two women naturalists, who subsequently took leading roles in the successful effort to protect the White Mountains of New Hampshire and (3) the region’s extraordinary alpine habitats and hiking trails. Co-Sponsored by the Berkshire Appalachian Mountain Club $8 members/donors of Historic Northampton, AMC and students; $12 all others Learn More/Register |
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An Art That Nature Makes:
The Work of Photographer Rosamond Purcell Reception, film screening, conversation and book signing with photographer Rosamond Purcell Saturday, February 23, 2019 33 Hawley Street, The Arts Trust Building in Northampton, MA Sponsored by the Mount Holyoke College Museum of Art Hosted by A.P.E.@Hawley Street Finding unexpected beauty in the discarded and decayed, photographer Rosamond Purcell has developed a body of work that has garnered international acclaim, graced the pages of National Geographic and over 20 published books. 6 pm: Reception with Rosamond Purcell 7 pm: Film, Conversation and Book Signing $20 Reception and Event ($5 students with ID) $10 Event only Limited seating. Reservations strongly encouraged. Learn More/Register |
Changes Afoot for 2019
Historic Northampton
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46 Bridge Street Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
info@historicnorthampton.org | 413-584-6011 |
Museum Hours: April - December
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10 - 4
12 - 5 |
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