Pulitzer Prize–winning poet Richard Wilbur (b. 1921) is part of a notable literary cohort, American poets who came to prominence in the mid-twentieth century. "Let Us Watch Richard Wilbur: A Biographical Study" by Robert Bagg (professor [...]
Library Director Amy Lafave will present images from the digital collection. Using the zoom feature, she will hone in on objects which are indiscernible in the original photographs. It's like "Where's Waldo," only with cottages.
The activities at the National Historic Register Building at 18 Main St., Lenox MA have ranged from courthouse activity to library services, with ballroom entertainment in between. Join Local History Librarian Amy Lafave as she [...]
In his 1864 Gettysburg Address, President Abraham Lincoln spoke of the "honored dead" who "gave the last full measure of devotion" in giving up their lives for their country. From Antietam to the Argonne, Local [...]
It is a well known (well, somewhat well known) story that the mustard-colored commercial building on the corner of Housatonic and Church Streets was moved from its original location next to the Town Hall. As [...]
In 1868, British actress Frances Anne “Fanny” Kemble gave a reading of “As You Like It” to benefit the Lenox Library. The event was staged at the county courthouse in Lenox; Judge Julius Rockwell lamented [...]
The Annual Meeting for the Lenox Land Trust will be held in the Sedgwick Reading Room. Local History Librarian Amy Lafave will give a presentation on the the Under Mountain Valley of yesteryear. This area [...]
"William P. Walker, Judge of Probate, the best type of what we call a gentleman of the old school I have ever seen; handsome, courtly, well-dressed, a very distinguished looking man," said the Hon. Joseph [...]
Brigadier General Marie T. Field (ret.) is the highest-ranking woman ever to serve in the Massachusetts Air National Guard. In conversation with Local History Librarian Amy Lafave, she will talk about her diverse roles in [...]
In 1886, E.A. Morley published Lenox, a photo album containing 48 plates of Lenox cottages and other landmarks. Ten cottages were owned by women at the time of publication. To celebrate Women’s History Month, this [...]
In 1886, E.A. Morley published Lenox, a photo album containing 48 plates of Lenox cottages and other landmarks. Ten cottages were owned by women at the time of publication. To celebrate Women’s History Month, this [...]
In 1886, E.A. Morley published Lenox, a photo album containing 48 plates of Lenox cottages and other landmarks. Ten cottages were owned by women at the time of publication. To celebrate Women’s History Month, this [...]
In 1886, E.A. Morley published Lenox, a photo album containing 48 plates of Lenox cottages and other landmarks. Ten cottages were owned by women at the time of publication. To celebrate Women’s History Month, this [...]
If you are in Historic Lenox Village on Monday, March 11 at 9:00 a.m., keep your ears open! The Court House bell will be rung to commemorate the 256th anniversary of Lenox’s first town meeting [...]
In 1886, E.A. Morley published Lenox, a photo album containing 48 plates of Lenox cottages and other landmarks. Ten cottages were owned by women at the time of publication. To celebrate Women’s History Month, this [...]
In 1886, E.A. Morley published Lenox, a photo album containing 48 plates of Lenox cottages and other landmarks. Ten cottages were owned by women at the time of publication. To celebrate Women’s History Month, this [...]
In 1886, E.A. Morley published Lenox, a photo album containing 48 plates of Lenox cottages and other landmarks. Ten cottages were owned by women at the time of publication. To celebrate Women’s History Month, this [...]
In 1886, E.A. Morley published Lenox, a photo album containing 48 plates of Lenox cottages and other landmarks. Ten cottages were owned by women at the time of publication. To celebrate Women’s History Month, this [...]
In 1886, E.A. Morley published Lenox, a photo album containing 48 plates of Lenox cottages and other landmarks. Ten cottages were owned by women at the time of publication. To celebrate Women’s History Month, this [...]
In 1886, E.A. Morley published Lenox, a photo album containing 48 plates of Lenox cottages and other landmarks. Ten cottages were owned by women at the time of publication. To celebrate Women’s History Month, this [...]
In 1886, E.A. Morley published Lenox, a photo album containing 48 plates of Lenox cottages and other landmarks. Ten cottages were owned by women at the time of publication. To celebrate Women’s History Month, this [...]
In 1886, E.A. Morley published Lenox, a photo album containing 48 plates of Lenox cottages and other landmarks. Ten cottages were owned by women at the time of publication. To celebrate Women’s History Month, this [...]
In 1886, E.A. Morley published Lenox, a photo album containing 48 plates of Lenox cottages and other landmarks. Ten cottages were owned by women at the time of publication. To celebrate Women’s History Month, this [...]
In 1886, E.A. Morley published Lenox, a photo album containing 48 plates of Lenox cottages and other landmarks. Ten cottages were owned by women at the time of publication. To celebrate Women’s History Month, this [...]
Edward A. Morley of East Lee was a self-proclaimed psychologist, botanist, metallurgist and mystic, but his greatest success was in the field of photography. In 1886, Morley published "Lenox," a photo album containing 48 plates [...]
In 1886, E.A. Morley published Lenox, a photo album containing 48 plates of Lenox cottages and other landmarks. Ten cottages were owned by women at the time of publication. To celebrate Women’s History Month, this [...]
In 1886, E.A. Morley published Lenox, a photo album containing 48 plates of Lenox cottages and other landmarks. Ten cottages were owned by women at the time of publication. To celebrate Women’s History Month, this [...]
In 1886, E.A. Morley published Lenox, a photo album containing 48 plates of Lenox cottages and other landmarks. Ten cottages were owned by women at the time of publication. To celebrate Women’s History Month, this [...]
In 1886, E.A. Morley published Lenox, a photo album containing 48 plates of Lenox cottages and other landmarks. Ten cottages were owned by women at the time of publication. To celebrate Women’s History Month, this [...]
In 1886, E.A. Morley published Lenox, a photo album containing 48 plates of Lenox cottages and other landmarks. Ten cottages were owned by women at the time of publication. To celebrate Women’s History Month, this [...]